But this popular first name is a short form of William and therefore means «resolute protector». Well, in the case of the men’s plant named Bill, career is more likely to be «protected». Because the Money Plant has the meaning «Money, money, money», which probably indicates that the Bills of this world are successful people. 

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This is also demonstrated by some known namesakes, such as: entrepreneur Bill Gates (second richest man in the world); songwriter and lead singer of the band Tokyo Hotel Bill Kaulitz; rock'n'roll musician Bill Haley; jazz pianist Bill Evans; and actor Bill Murray.