Billy
/bihlee/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Billy is a English name meaning "Will, desire + h...". Billy is derived from William, which comes from the Germanic name Wilhelm. "Wil" means will or desire, and "helm" means helmet or protection.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic bihlee
IPA bɪli
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bihlee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Billy
- · Billy Joel - Musician
- · Billy Crystal - Actor
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