Billi
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Billi
The name 'Billi' is a diminutive or variant of 'William', meaning "resolute protector" from the Old High German elements *willio* (will, desire) and *helm* (helmet, protection).
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Etymology
The name 'Billi' is a diminutive or variant of 'William', meaning "resolute protector" from the Old High German elements *willio* (will, desire) and *helm* (helmet, protection). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine nickname or given name, with notable historical context including the early 20th-century American jazz singer Billie Holiday, though the spelling 'Billi' is less common.
Billi currently ranks #13,738 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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