The name "William Connor" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈwɪljəm ˈkɒnər/. This phonetic transcription breaks down each sound in the name. The "W" is pronounced as "wuh" while the "i" is pronounced as "ih". The "ll" combination makes the "l" sound longer, almost like an "L" followed by a "Y". The "a" in William is pronounced as "ah". The last name, Connor, is pronounced with an "o" sound as in "hot" and a silent "e" at the end.
The name "William" is of Old Norman origin and is derived from the Germanic name "Wilhelm", composed of the elements "wil", which means "desire" or "will", and "helm", which means "protection" or "helmet". It has been used in the English language since the Middle Ages, introduced by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest of England.
On the other hand, "Connor" is an anglicized form of the Irish surname "Ó Conchobhair", meaning "descendant of Conchobhar". "Conchobhar" is derived from the Gaelic elements "cu", which means "hound" or "wolf", and "cobhair", which means "aid" or "help". It is a common Irish given name and surname.