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personalityson 78 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Dostoyevsky isn't difficult

I was in my 20's when I realized Bill and William are the same name

lelanthran 78 days ago | [–]

I read a lot of Enid Blyton in my youth; by ten I know bill/william and richard/dick, etc.

gullywhumper 78 days ago | | [–]

My wife had a grandfather with the first name Bill and middle William. After 12 years together, I'm still not sure if she's just messing with me.

helterskelter 78 days ago | [–]

Will = William

Ipso facto:

Bill = Billiam

Mutatis Mutandis:

Jim = Jimothy

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