Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Bill
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bill.
Primary meaning
Short form of William (resolute protection)
Pronunciation: BIL
Profile summary
Diminutive of William. Extremely common in English-speaking countries. Famous bearers: Bill Clinton (b. 1946), Bill Gates (b. 1955), Bill Shakespeare (1564-1616). The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of William (resolute protection). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BIL. It is listed alongside the related form William. Bill appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bill is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of William (resolute protection).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bill is grouped as a nature girl name. Related form for this profile: William. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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