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Pirate

OriginEnglish from Greek
Meaning"to attempt, attack"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Pirate

Pirate is best known as one of the middle names of pop sensation Billie Eilish, who was born Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. In a 2017 BBC interview, she revealed, "Pirate was going to be my [only] middle name but then my uncle had a problem with it because pirates are bad." Now Pirate attracting more interest, along with the rest of Billie Eilish's names.

Pirate for girls

The word "pirate" is English, derived from the Latin pirata, which ultimately came from the Greek peira, meaning "an attempt."

Pirate for boys

A bold new word name that conjures up images of peg-legs and eyepatches. It was brought to national attention by pop musician Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.

The word "pirate" is English, derived from the Latin pirata, which ultimately came from the Greek peira, meaning "an attempt."

Pronounced PEER-it.

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  • Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'ConnellGirl

    One of Billie Eilish's middle names.

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