Overview

• Billie Eilish revealed in a British Vogue interview that she 'absolutely hated' her name growing up, often hearing it described as a boy's name.
• As a child, she wished for a more traditionally feminine name, such as Violet or Lavender, but has since grown to love her unique name.
• Eilish explained that her name was a tribute to her grandfather, William, whom she never met, adding a familial significance to her identity.
• Her perspective began to shift after discovering Billie Piper, the first female Billie she knew, which helped her feel more connected to her name.
• Now, Eilish considers her name integral to her identity, stating there is no other name that could better represent who she is.