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Tabby

OriginDiminutive of Tabitha, Aramaic
Meaning"gazelle"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked

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About Tabby

Feline nickname for Tabitha — a bewitching vintage choice.

Tabby is also given to boys.

Pronounced TAB-ee.

As of October 2026, Tabby ranked #9112 in US births in 1976 SSA, peaked at #3133 in 1966.

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  • Tabitha "Tabby" AykroydGirl

    the Bronte sisters' beloved maid

Tabby in pop culture

  • Tabitha "Tabby" MaxwellGirl

    Brown, character on British soap "Hollyoaks"

  • TabbyGirl

    character on Canadian TV series "Monster Warriors"

  • At various times "tabby" has meant a houseGirl

    cat, a spinster, a gossip

  • TabbyGirl

    one of many characters portrayed by Youtube personality Contrapoints

  • Tabitha "Tabby" Von MeowGirl

    character in the virtual world of Webkinz

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