Babby

Babby is a feminine name with origins as a diminutive nickname form of Barbara, though it has occasionally been used as a given name in its own right. The name carries a distinctly affectionate, familiar quality, as 'babby' has historically been used as a dialect term for 'baby' in parts of England, particularly in Yorkshire and other northern regions. As a formal given name, Babby is extremely rare, maintaining a perpetually childlike, endearing quality that has limited its widespread adoption. It peaked in minimal usage during the early to mid-20th century when nickname-names were sometimes given as formal names. Today, Babby is more likely to be encountered as a family nickname than on a birth certificate, giving it a quaint, vintage charm.

Pronounced BAB-ee.

As of October 2026, Babby ranked #6647 in US births in 1962 SSA, peaked at #3220 in 1960.