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Billie
Billie (name) means a given name, often a diminutive of William or Belinda. Example: “Billie became a popular name for girls in the 20th century.”
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A given name, often a diminutive of William or Belinda.
"Billie became a popular name for girls in the 20th century."
How to use Billie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name, historically short for William but now common for girls too.
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Etymology
From Bill plus the diminutive suffix -ie.
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What does “Billie” mean?
The word “Billie” means a given name, often a diminutive of William or Belinda. In plain terms, a first name, historically short for William but now common for girls too.
How do you use “Billie” in a sentence?
Here is “Billie” used in a sentence: “Billie became a popular name for girls in the 20th century.”
What part of speech is “Billie”?
“Billie” is a name.
Is “Billie” a common word?
“Billie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
