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Buffy

A shortened form of Elizabeth emerging from a child's playful rendering of the name's end.

Meaning and origin

As a shortened form of Elizabeth, Buffy originated from childhood linguistic patterns and became an affectionate family nickname.

How to pronounce Buffy

English (US)BUF-ee

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