William Ware (1797–1852) was an American author of historical romances.

William, Willie, or Bill Ware may also refer to:

William of Ware (fl. 1290–1305), English Franciscan friar William Robert Ware (1832–1915), American architect W. James Ware (born William James Ware; 1946), American federal judge Bill Ware (born 1959), American jazz musician Willie Ware (1899–?), American baseball player

See also William of Ware (fl. 1290–1305), British Franciscan friar and theologian