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Buffy
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Buffy.
Primary meaning
Short form of Elizabeth (God is my oath)
Pronunciation: BUF-ee
Profile summary
Short form of Elizabeth, influenced by the nickname 'Buffy.' Popularized by the TV series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997-2003), created by Joss Whedon. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Elizabeth (God is my oath). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BUF-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Buffie. Buffy appears in boy naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Buffy is currently cataloged under English (american) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Elizabeth (God is my oath).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (american) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Buffy is grouped as a unique boy name. Related form for this profile: Buffie. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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