Bill

I normally don't have an opinion on this name but I despise it if it's used as short for William.

I don't really like it as a masculine name, but Bill Potts on Doctor Who changed my whole perspective on it. I think it's fascinating how different it can sound when it's used in a feminine context.

This reminds me of Dollar Bills.

United States one-dollar Bill
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Description | The United States one-dollar Bill since 1876 has been the lowest value denomination of United States paper currency.

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I’m going to pay my Dollar Bill now, bye.

Much prefer Bill to Will. Much more stronger sounding and more classy. Also Will is such a common verb "will you do this", "will you come here" etc that it doesn't seem right to be used as a name for a person.

Most bland name on earth.

Reminds me of a saying that I came up with - "I'm not Bill Gates but I keep them bills on me".

How do people get the name Bill from William? I prefer my nickname, Will.

I prefer Will.

I always thought the name Bill was cool because of Bill Weasley from Harry Potter. It's simple and masculine.

How did this even happen? Who looked at the name William an said, "Ah yes, b i l l".

Will is much better.

My name is "Bill." I am a real Bill. My name is not William. William is a fine name. I am grateful I am "Bill."

Personally, I prefer the nicknames Will/Willy for William. However, the nicknames Bill/Billy are more appropriate for the rare given name Billiam. Someone already submitted this kree8v name incorporating the nicknames Bill and Billy. So if I named a boy William, I would only use the nicknames Will and Willy. Or if I named him Billiam, I would only use the nicknames Bill and Billy. It all has to do with the letters beginning on the names. I hope this makes sense. This is a strong and handsome name for a boy, though!

Cute!

This is a hideous nickname that sounds like a name for old people. And some of the most obnoxious celebrities have this name, like Bill Clinton, Bill OReilly, Bill Cosby. The name itself sounds dumb.

Sounds like a fat middle aged man who sits on his chair every day while sipping on his beer and ranting about stuff while watching sports.
Yeah, I am not too crazy on this name as you can clearly see. I love the name Will/William, but I despise Bill.

This is such a boring, overused name. If you want a good nickname then choose Will instead, sounds much more classier and distinguished.

Not a fan personally. Too old fashioned. I prefer Will as a nickname for William.

Quite dated, as is Jim for James. I prefer Billy or Will.

I personally, never really thought much of the name. I always thought of that "Kill Bill" Movie. That was until I started listening to band Tokyo Hotel, where, the lead singer is called Bill. I personally love the name now - the name 'Bill' suits him. It's short, and sweet. Nothing too over the top.
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I think I'm biased to the name because of the singer of Tokio Hotel. =P I was never really fond of it before, but looking at it again, I think it's a short, sensible name. It probably would make more sense, though, if your name is actually William.

Mostly obnoxious men are called Bill. Think Bill O'Reilly, Bill Donoghue, and Bill Bryson, just to name the ones I can think of right now. Besides, I don't like the nickname at all. I wish guys named William, Wilson or whatever would go by Will. This is such a typical name for fat middle-aged guys who are rude in every way.

Like Betty or Liz against Elizabeth, Bill is a blunt alternative to the richer, more dignified full name William. It can also, however, be lots of fun, so long as a William doesn't adopt it as a full name. Will is a gentler nickname.

It's a good name. It's kinda childish but an adult could so rock it! 2 thumbs up from me.

I prefer Will.

Once upon a time I saw this ancient guy that was practically dead smoking on a street corner and his name was Bill. No not really but that's what I think of when I hear the name Bill.

Famous bearer is Bill Cosby.

I'm Bill. Not William. On my birth certificate, it says "Bill". I've had to deal with this all my life; people always assume I'm a William. Ah well, I love being unique!