Billey

Billey is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Billy, which itself originated as a diminutive of William. The feminine usage of Billey represents a modern trend of traditionally male names being adapted for girls. The spelling with an additional 'e' gives it a more feminine appearance while maintaining the friendly, approachable quality associated with the name Billy. As a feminine name, Billey remains quite rare, making it a distinctive choice. The name carries connotations of friendliness and informality, characteristics that have made nickname-style given names increasingly popular in contemporary naming practices.

Billey is also given to boys.

Pronounced BIL-ee.

As of October 2026, Billey ranked #6350 for boys in US births in 1980 SSA, peaked at #1390 for boys in 1934.