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Babette

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Pronounced bah-BET /bɑˈbɛt/Medium

Meaning: A French pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger') or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), with the affectionate French -ette ending. Vintage and charming.Low

In 30 seconds: A charming French pet name: Babette softens Barbara or Elizabeth (said 'bah-BET'). Vintage and sweet.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningA French pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger') or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), with the affectionate French -ette ending. Vintage and charming.
U.S. rank (2023)#15538 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,277

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196118912023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Babette is a French pet form of Barbara or Elizabeth, with the sweet -ette ending. It reads vintage and playful — rare in the U.S. (said 'bah-BET').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, vintage, and charming.

Did you know? Babette is a French diminutive of Barbara ('foreign') or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), finished with the affectionate -ette ending — a vintage, charming name (said 'bah-BET').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Babette — French pet form of Barbara/Elizabeth

Variations

BarbaraColetteOdette

Nicknames

BabsBetty

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If you like Babette…

Barbara— one name it shortens
Colette— a like French -ette name
Odette— a like vintage French pick
Elizabeth— the other name behind it

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Babette mean?

Babette is a French diminutive of Barbara ('foreign') or Elizabeth ('God is my oath').

How do you pronounce Babette?

It's said bah-BET /bɑˈbɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Babette a boy or girl name?

Babette is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Babette?

Babette is a rare name in the U.S.

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