♂ Name Billy
Billy is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Billy come from?
Billy is a diminutive of the name Bill, which is derived from William and is of Old High German origin.
What does the name Billy mean?
Billy means “protector,” “resolute protector,” “will helmet,” or “willing to protect” (from Old High German “willio” = will/desire + “helm” = protection/helmet).
Pronunciation of Billy
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Billy in the Top 50 names
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| 🇦🇺 Australia | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
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