Bill
bil
Origin:British
Popularity:9627
Meaning:Sword
Bill is commonly known as a masculine and diminutive name from English origins. However, what you might not know is that this name wasn't associated with "William" until the 17th century. Initially this name was a surname that ended up making its way mainstream with a badass definition of "sword".
Famous People Named Bill
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- Bill BradleyBasketball Player
- Bill ClintonUnited States President
- Bill HaderComedian
- Bill MaherComedian
- Bill MurrayComedian
- Bill RussellBasketball Player
- Bill SharmanBasketball Player
- Bill WaltonBasketball Player
- Bill WithersMusician
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