Bill
/bihl/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Bill is a English name meaning "Will, desire + h...". Bill is a diminutive of William, which is of Germanic origin. William comes from the elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic bihl
IPA bɪl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bihl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Bill
- · Bill Gates - Entrepreneur
- · Bill Clinton - Former US President
- · Bill Murray - Actor
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