Gender: Female
Origin: English, American
Meaning: Quirky nickname derived from Elizabeth
Pronunciation: Buh-fee, ˈbʌ.fi, B AH F IY
Popularity Rank: #49,049
Buffy is a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God Is My Oath'. It gained popularity as a quirky nickname in the TV series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'.
The name Buffy is of English, American origin and means Quirky nickname derived from Elizabeth, meaning 'God Is My Oath', God's Promise, Beaver-stream, Form of Elizabeth, God's Oath. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Buffy is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, France, and 40 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Buh-fee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈbʌ.fi
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AH F IY
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Buffy is recorded 619 times globally, ranking it as the 49,049th most common name worldwide.
Buffy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 347 occurrences, making it the 6,646th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Buffy is found among 1 in every 5214 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #6,646 | 1 : 5,214 |
| United Kingdom | #7,626 | 1 : 7,510 |
| France | #21,502 | 1 : 36,222 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Buffy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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