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Billy or Emil?

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milkymuffin · 04/02/2017 18:56

Thank you!

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Notso · 04/02/2017 23:13

One of the first children I was key worker to was a beautiful baby boy called Emil so that def gets my vote.

Sophronia · 05/02/2017 00:45

Emil

CoffeeAndEnnui · 05/02/2017 01:14

Buttercup, it is pronounced Emeel so Emily wouldn't be as obvious a nickname as you might think.

languagelearner · 05/02/2017 01:40

I like "Emil" but Buttercup has a point, it's so uncommon so people will associate to "Emily". I don't suppose William is an option? That's pretty international.

mrslaichaoui · 05/02/2017 01:43

Emil Grin

Jooni · 05/02/2017 02:38

Love Emil

Footle · 05/02/2017 08:31

One I know gets fed up with people thinking it's Email. Great name otherwise.

Deadsouls · 05/02/2017 08:37

I like Emil(e)

Pipilangstrumpf · 05/02/2017 12:59

William is not international at all. Billy would be easier for French and German speakers.

But Emil is much much nicer!

brightnearly · 05/02/2017 13:13

Emil is a German name...

thegirlinthecar · 05/02/2017 13:18

Emil . I watched a danish drama with someone called Emil and I fell in love with it .

SnowFairies · 05/02/2017 13:41

Billy - would William be on his BC? Smile

passingthrough1 · 05/02/2017 14:43

Yes would Billy be officially a William?
If not definitely Emil.

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