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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'.

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Numerology

4

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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Personality Traits

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