♂ Name Bill

Q: What does the name Bill mean?

Bill means 'protector,' 'resolute protector,' 'will helmet,' or 'willing to protect' (from Old High German 'willio' = will/desire + 'helm' = protection/helmet).

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Bill is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Bill come from?

Bill is a short variant of the name William, which derived from the Old High German name Wilhelm.

What does the name Bill mean?

Bill means “protector,” “resolute protector,” “will helmet,” or “willing to protect” (from Old High German “willio” = will/desire + “helm” = protection/helmet).

Pronunciation of Bill

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Popularity of the name Bill

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