Male Name
Bill
ˈbɪl
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
American presidents
Animal Crossing characters
artists
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
Baccano characters
bass guitarists
Beatles songs
Bill Nye the Science Guy characters
Charles Dickens characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic100%
mature65%
informal80%
common80%
wholesome80%
strong120%
boring65%
simple140%
Meaning & Etymology
Short form of William. This spelling was not commonly used before the 19th century. The change in the initial consonant may have been influenced by an earlier Irish pronunciation of the name. Famous bearers include basketball player Bill Russell (1934-2022), comedian Bill Cosby (1937-), American president Bill Clinton (1946-), and Microsoft founder Bill Gates (1955-), all of whom were born with the name William.