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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