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Buffey
Pronounced BUF-ee /ΛbΚf.i/Medium
Meaning: Buffey is a spelling of Buffy, a nursery pet form of Elizabeth - a small child's attempt at the name that stuck. Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance.' Buffey inherits that meaning through its parent while keeping its own light, informal charm.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Buffey is a spelling of Buffy, a pet form of Elizabeth born from a small child's pronunciation and later given as a name in its own right. Elizabeth traces to the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath.' The Buffy spelling gained cultural warmth in the mid-twentieth century, and Buffey is one of its variant spellings from that era.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1972, and it stayed a rarity. A girl named Buffey then is in her fifties today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Buffey mean?
It is a spelling of Buffy, a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath.'
How do you pronounce Buffey?
It is said BUF-ee /ΛbΚf.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Buffey a boy or girl name?
Buffey is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Buffey?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-seventies.