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She originally
was given the birth name of Eleanora Fagan.
She admired the actress Billie Dove so much that she changed her name to "Billie" too. I hope my answer helped you. : )
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoWell, her friend Lester Young, Billie, and her mother gave each other nicknames. Billie was considered a lady because she would not accept tips unless you handed her. Lester Young must have gotten "Day" out of Holiday, and thus came up with Lady Day as a nickname.
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∙ 13y agoBillie Holiday got her name because she made it up and named herself after her favorite artist.
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∙ 10y agoBillie holiday was named lady day because she loved to sing during the day and she was a lady.
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What nicknames did Billie Holiday go by?
Billie Holiday went by Lady Day.
What were Billie Holiday's names?
Billie Holiday was born as Eleonora Fagan Gough. She was also known as 'Lady Day'.
What other name was billie holiday known by?
Lady Day!
What was billie holidays nick name?
"Lady Day" given to her by her close friend saxophonist Lester Young. Sh, in turn, named him "Pres".
What book did Billie Holiday like to read?
She read 10 books each day
What nicknames did Billie Holiday go by?
Billie Holiday went by Lady Day.
What were Billie Holiday's names?
Billie Holiday was born as Eleonora Fagan Gough. She was also known as 'Lady Day'.
What other name was billie holiday known by?
Lady Day!
What are the release dates for American Masters - 1985 Billie Holiday The Long Night of Lady Day?
American Masters - 1985 Billie Holiday The Long Night of Lady Day was released on: USA: 4 August 1986
What black female singer sang good morning heartache?
Billie 'Lady Day' Holiday
Who is the publisher of holiday by green day?
Billie Joe Armstrong
What was billie holidays nick name?
"Lady Day" given to her by her close friend saxophonist Lester Young. Sh, in turn, named him "Pres".
Is there any holidays after Cleopatra?
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Why was billy holiday called lady day?
Because she was a lady and was born on a day
Who is an explorer named after a holiday?
Christopher Columbus Has A holiday named after him it is called Columbus Day
What book did Billie Holiday like to read?
She read 10 books each day
Who was the famous person nicknamed Lady Day?
Jazz singer Billie Holliday
