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Bambi

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Pronounced BAM-bee /ˈbæm.bi/High

Meaning: From the Italian bambina, 'little girl; baby child'; popularized as a name by the Disney fawn BambiLow

In 30 seconds: Little child; baby: Bambi is an Italian name. Warm and playful (said 'BAM-bee').

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Origin LowItalian

MeaningFrom the Italian bambina, 'little girl; baby child'; popularized as a name by the Disney fawn Bambi

U.S. rank (2025)#6581 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Bambi comes from the Italian bambina, 'little girl; baby child'; it was popularized as a name by the Disney fawn Bambi. A playful name (said 'BAM-bee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely today, more common mid-century. Rare, little-child at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Bambi is 'little child; baby' in Italian (from bambina) — popularized as a name by the Disney fawn — a playful choice (said 'BAM-bee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Bambi — Italian; little child

Variations

BambieBambina

Nicknames

Bam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bambi mean?

Bambi is Italian for 'little child; baby' (from bambina); popularized by the Disney fawn.

How do you pronounce Bambi?

It's said BAM-bee /ˈbæm.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bambi a boy or girl name?

Bambi is a girl's name.

How popular is Bambi?

Bambi is a rare name in the U.S.