Babbie

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BAB-ee'BAB-ee'2 syllables
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MEANING

Diminutive of Barbara

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Barbara, which originates from the Greek word 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign, strange'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as an affectionate or familiar name for someone named Barbara.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in English-speaking countries as a diminutive for Barbara, which became popular in the medieval period.

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FAQs About Babbie

The name Babbie means "Diminutive of Barbara" in English.
Babbie has English origins. Derived from Barbara, which originates from the Greek word 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign, strange'.
Babbie is pronounced BAB-ee (BAB-ee). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Babbie include Bab, Bee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Babbie include Alice, Henry, Charlotte, James.
The most common spelling is Babbie. Alternative spellings include Babbi, Babby.