Discussion HPDH

[Geoff]

No: HPFGUIDX 190691

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "nerona" <nerona12 at ...> wrote:

Nerona:
> > > I have several questions about the Deathly Hallows: First of them
> > > on Bill's and Fleur's wedding during the ceremony Bill was called
> > > William Arthur--why???

Margaret:
> > I would assume that's his full name, just as Ron is actually Ronald,
> > Ginny is Ginevra, and so forth.  Or am I misunderstanding your
> > question?
 
Nerona:
> No no, you're right, no misunderstanding, but my question is Bill is
> not a shortcut to William...

Geoff:
As several other members have pointed out, it is most certainly a 
familiar form of William. Nowadays, Bill is sometimes bestowed on 
a child as the full given name and there has also been a growth in 
the use of Will as the shortened form which became fashionable after 
the birth of Prince William.