Harry
HAR-ee
Boy · German
Meaning: Home ruler, estate ruler
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Billy
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Resolute protector, will-helmet
- Pronunciation
- BIL-ee
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Diminutive of William, from Germanic 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
BillieEnglish
Variant with an ie.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Billy the Kid
1859–1881
American Old West gunfighter and outlaw.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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