Billie-Mae
Germanic and Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Billie-Mae
Billie-Mae is a compound name combining "Billie" (a diminutive of William, from Germanic "Willahelm" meaning "resolute protector") and "Mae" (a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew "Miriam" of uncertain meaning, possibly "star of the sea").
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Etymology
Billie-Mae is a compound name combining "Billie" (a diminutive of William, from Germanic "Willahelm" meaning "resolute protector") and "Mae" (a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew "Miriam" of uncertain meaning, possibly "star of the sea"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and gained prominence in the 20th century as part of a trend of creative hyphenated given names, notably borne by jazz legend Billie Holiday.
Billie-Mae currently ranks #2,116 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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