"I hated my name!"/ Today, one of the most famous singers in the world reveals the reason why...

2025-04-19 13:33:44 / SHOWBIZ ALFA PRESS

"I hated my name!"/ Today, one of the most famous singers in the world
Billie Eilish has admitted that she hated her name when she was little. In a recent interview with  British Vogue , she revealed that she felt like the name "Billie" was more of a boy's name and wished she had a more feminine name, like Violet or Lavender.

Eilish explained that she often heard comments suggesting that her name was unusual for a girl, which made her feel insecure. 

However, over time, she began to appreciate the uniqueness of her name and now cannot imagine herself with any other name. She said: “Now there is no other name in the universe that could be my name but Billie. I love my name very, very, very much.”​

Her full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. The name "Billie" was chosen in honor of her grandfather, William, while "Pirate" was a suggestion from her brother, Finneas, when he was little.

This story shows how our perceptions of ourselves and identity can change over time and that self-acceptance is an important process in personal growth.

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