Babette
ba-BET
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
3,282
Peak Year
#183 in 1961
First Recorded
1891
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Babette is a French diminutive of Barbara, which is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros,' meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Babette Cole
English children's author and illustrator with quirky style
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