The nameBilly
Billy is an English pet form of William. It has been given in France since the late 1930s.
- Boy's name
- English
- Feast day
Meaning
Billy comes from William, from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet, protection".
Origin
English.
History
Billy peaked in France in the early 1990s.
Famous people named Billy
- Billy Wilder, American film director
Popularity of the name Billy
Billy in France
Billy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 820 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Billy. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Billy in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 63 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Billy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Billy mean?
Billy comes from William, from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet, protection".
What is the origin of the name Billy?
English.
Is Billy a girl's or a boy's name?
Billy is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Billy?
Variants and related names of Billy include Billie and William.
Who are famous people named Billy?
Billy Wilder, American film director.