Buffy

Buffy

See also: buffy

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Semitic *ʔil-
Biblical Hebrew אֵל (el)
Biblical Hebrew נִשְׁבַּע (nishbá')
Biblical Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾĕlîšeḇaʿ)bor.
Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisábet)der.
Middle English Elizabeth
English Elizabeth
English Buffy

    A pet form of Elizabeth (cf. Bethy), based on a child's unsuccessful attempts to pronounce the name. Popularized by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈbʌfi/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    • Rhymes: -ʌfi

    Proper noun

    Buffy

    1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

    Derived terms

    Cebuano

    Etymology

    After Buffy Summers, the titular character of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

    Proper noun

    Buffy

    1. a female given name
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