Bill
/bɪl/
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Bill, an English name, is a diminutive of William, which originates from the Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection). It carries the meaning of 'resolute protector' or 'wilful one,' often associated with strength and leadership. Bill has been a popular and approachable name in English-speaking cultures.
Bill Young
Politician, Congressman, Florida 10th
Bill Yeoman
Football, Houston Head Coach, 1962-86
Bill Wyman
Bassist, Former Rolling Stones bassist
Bill Withers
Singer/Songwriter, Lean on Me
Bill Willis
Football, Cleveland Browns, NFL Hall of Famer
Bill Williams
Actor, The Adventures of Kit Carson
Bill White
Politician, Mayor of Houston, 2004-10
Bill W. Wheat
Business, CFO of D. R. Horton
Bill Weld
Politician, Governor of Massachusetts, 1991-97
Bill Watterson
Cartoonist, Reclusive creator of Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Ward
Drummer, Drummer for Black Sabbath
Bill Walton
Basketball, NBA Most Valuable Player, 1978
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