Origin, Meaning, And History Of Billie
The unisex name Billie has multiple origins, with its roots in English and German languages. In English, the name means ‘strength’ or ‘determination.’ It is also believed to be a diminutive or feminine version of the English name William. William, in turn, is taken from the German name “Willehelm,” which is a combination of the elements “willo,” meaning ‘will’ or ‘desire’ and “helm,” meaning ‘helmet’ or ‘protection.’ The name, therefore, means ‘resolute protector’ in German.
Billie is also a surname in certain cultures or regions. As a family name, it could be a variant of the Czech and Slovakian names Bílý, Bilý, Bíly, and Billý or the anglicized version of the Russian and Ukrainian name Bily. In addition, the surname Billie may be an American English spelling variant of the Navajo language’s bilį́į́ meaning’ his horse.’
The name is considered a diminutive of the masculine name Bill and has many unique spelling variants across languages. Some of them include Vilhelm and Villum in Danish; Wilhelmus, Willemijn, Wilhelmina, Willemina, Liam, Pim, Willem, Jelle, Wil, Willy, and Wim in Dutch; Vilhelm, Viljam, Viljami, Vilhelmiina, Helmi, Mimmi, Jami, Iina, Miina, Vilhelmi, Viljo, Ville, Vilho, Vili, and Vilma in Finnish; Guillaume and Liam in French; Wilhelm, Elma, Helma, Helmine, Wilhelmine, Liam, Wilhelmina, Minna, Willi, and Wilma in German; Guillermo in Spanish; Vilhelm, Liam, Mimmi, Ville, Helmi, Vilhelmina, and Vilma in Swedish; and Guilherme and Gui in Portuguese.
In the world of fiction, the name Billie enjoys good popularity as it is featured in several hit music, books, and movies. Billie Jean was the name of the successful song by the pop icon Micheal Jackson. In the 1965 comedy movie, Billie actress Patty Duke plays the central character Billie Carol. The popular TV series Charmed also features the name Billie Jenkins who is the youngest daughter in the Jenkins family. And finally, in the TV series American Horror Story, the character Billie Dean Howard is used as a medium by Constance Langdon.
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How To Pronounce Billie?
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Listen to the sound of the name Billie in German.
Famous People With The Name Billie
- Billie Eilish (Pirate Baird O’Connell)American singer, winner of four Grammy awards in the same year and known for her singles Ocean Eyes, Bad Guy, and Happier Than Ever
- Billie Jean King American tennis player, former world champion with 39 major titles
- Billie Paul Piper English singer and actor, known for her roles in series like Collateral, Doctor Who, and I Hate Suzie
- Billie Allen American actress and one of the the first black actors to appear on TV in the US
Billie On The Popularity Chart
Billie has shown promising improvement in popularity after witnessing consistent lows for years. Take a look at the charts below to know how the name has fared over the years.
Popularity Over Time
As seen in the graph below, from 801 baby names registered per million in 1980, the names dropped to 85 names in 2005. However, it started to rise after 2017 and has 279 names per million recorded in the US as of 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s ranking was the highest in 1980, standing at 306. But similar to its popularity trend, it stood at its lowest rank of 2513 in 2010. Check out the graph for detailed insight.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound To Billie
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Billie?
The name Billie means beautiful in Italian. It also implies desire, will, helmet, protection, and defender of justice in German.
2. What is the origin of the name Billie?
Billie has a German origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Billie?
Billie is pronounced as bil-lee.
4. What are some variations or alternative spellings of the name Billie?
The common variations of the name Billie in different languages and cultures include Wilhelm, Elma, Willi, Wilhelmine, Willy, Helma, and Wilma in German, Guglielmo and Elmo in Italian, Wilhelm in Polish, Uilliam, Uilleag, Liam, and Ulick in Irish, Guilherme and Gui in Portuguese, Guillermina and Guillermo in Spanish, Vilhelm and Villum in Danish, Vilhelm, Liam, Helmi, Vilhelmina, Ville, Mimmi, and Vilma in Swedish, and Guillaume and Liam in French.
5. What are some positive traits or characteristics often associated with individuals named Billie?
An individual named Billie is considered to have great potential for managerial work. They can appear strong, powerful, and confident. They also may be versatile, adaptable, and have a natural enthusiasm.
6. Is Billie a rare name?
Billie is not considered a rare name. It has been used for both males and females, though it is more commonly associated with females in recent times. The name Billie was popular in the 20th century. However, its popularity has declined in recent years. In 2022, 283 girls were given this name (1).
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