Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Billie
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Billie.
Primary meaning
Diminutive of William or Wilhelmina
Pronunciation: BIL-ee
Profile summary
Unisex diminutive of William (masculine) or Wilhelmina (feminine). Popular for girls in mid-20th century. Famous bearers: Billie Holiday (1915-1959), Billie Eilish (b. 2001). The current meaning shown for this name is Diminutive of William or Wilhelmina. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BIL-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Billy. Billie appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Billie is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Diminutive of William or Wilhelmina.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Billie is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Billy. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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