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Bill (male)

Variants:Vol (M)
Pet Name(s):Billy (M)
Pet Name for:William (M)
Derivative of:Will (M)
Feminine form:Bill (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

An English 19th century alteration of Will, a pet name for William from Old German "helmet of resolution" or "helmet of desire".
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