Babette
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Babette
Babette is a French diminutive of Barbara, derived from the Latin "barbara" meaning "foreign" or "strange," originally referring to non-Greek speakers.
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Etymology
Babette is a French diminutive of Barbara, derived from the Latin "barbara" meaning "foreign" or "strange," originally referring to non-Greek speakers. The name is primarily used in French, German, and Dutch-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in European Jewish communities and among Christian populations in France and Central Europe.
Babette currently ranks #15,293 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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