How to pronounce Billie (BIL-ee)

Notes

Diminutive of Wilhelmina. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Old German

Meaning

resolute protector (short for William or Wilhelmina)

Popularity

Used for both genders; popularised for girls by Billie Holiday and Billie Eilish.

Notable people

• Billie Eilish (American singer)
• Billie Holiday (American singer)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Billy