Buffie
Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Buffie
The given name 'Buffie' is derived from the Old French name 'Buffy', which is a diminutive form of 'Robert', meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining glory', and is of Germanic origin.
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Etymology
The given name 'Buffie' is derived from the Old French name 'Buffy', which is a diminutive form of 'Robert', meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining glory', and is of Germanic origin. 'Buffie' is primarily associated with English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.
Buffie currently ranks #9,443 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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