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I think it's usable and have never thought of it as dated. I know a Billie who's 8, and even before her my first association for the name is Billie Piper, who's quite a wee way off middle-aged yet lol. I'd prefer it as a nn for something else (Willow, Willa, Wilhelmina, etc), but I think it's fine.

I think Billie has a lot of homespun charm, but it's pretty juvenile and very boyish so I prefer it as a nickname for something like Willa or Wilhelmina. That would give a child options as she ages.

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I've met a couple Billies, and they've all been over 60, so the name seems older than middle aged to me. On the other hand, actress Carrie Fisher named her daughter Billie Catherine in 1992--there's at least one young Billie out there. :)

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I would say Billie is an absolute no go, however, if you're committed to Betty Jean. They're too close.

It does seem dated and middle-aged. Even if it didn't, though, I still would really dislike it. I hate boyish names on girls, such as Billie, Tommie, Jimmie, and Willie. I've received calls at work from women named Jimmie and Willie. Yuk.

I think it is usable. I babysit for a little girl named Billie and there was also one in my high school. Lily, Millie and Tilly (as a nn for Matilda) are all used around here so Billie doesn't seem too out there.
I prefer it as a nn for Wilhelmina though, but I do think it is pretty cool on its own

It is very cute, and usable.

I love it I love the name Billie Jean.

Billie's adorable and usable, but I would use it as a nickname for Wilhelmina or Willa.

This message was edited 3/19/2009, 9:11 PM