Babette Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbah-BET / /bæˈbɛt/

French; Hebrew

Meaning

French: little one; Hebrew: God is my oath

Historical & Cultural Background

Babette is a diminutive form of the name Barbara, which has roots in Greek meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. It gained popularity in France and has been used as a standalone name. The name is often associated with femininity, though it can be used for boys in some contexts. Its usage for boys is rare and may be considered unconventional.

Trend Summary

The name Babette has seen limited popularity in the United States, primarily associated with female usage.

Similar Names

BalthazarBenedictBartholomewBasilBeauBlaineBoris

Variants

  • Babs
  • Babbie

International Variants

  • Bárbara (Spanish)
  • Bárbara (Portuguese)

Famous people named Babette

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Fictional characters named Babette

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Sibling Suggestions

BastienBenoitBrunoBlaise

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Babette was first seen in the United States in 1961. Babette has ranked as high as #1138 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Babette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Babette

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19615