Bill
Origin of the name William:
From the Old Norman French Willaume, which is derived from the Old High German Willehelm, a compound name composed from the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (protection, helmet): hence, "resolute protector." William is the most popular name introduced to England by the Normans. It was borne by William the Conqueror (1027? - 87), who invaded England and defeated Harald at the Battle of Hastings, and by three other kings of England.
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Billy, Bee, Billa, Willum-Bill
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Bill Gates, Bill Cosby, Bill W. (founder of Alcoholics Anonymous), Bill Clinton, Bill Bradley, Bill Nye, Bill Murray, Bill Bixby, Bill Maher, Bill Haley, Buffalo Bill, Billy the Kid, Bill Evans, Bill Frisell, Bill Cullen, Billy Joel, Billy Eckstine, Billy Wilder, Billie Holiday, Bill Kaulitz
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"Bill," song by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein for Showboat ("he's just my Bill..."), "Bill" The Fifth Dimension, Kill Bill and Kill Bill 2(films)
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