Libby

Girl

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva 'my God is an oath'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Libby is a pet form of Elizabeth that gained independent use; Libby Riddles was the first woman to win the Iditarod sled dog race in 1985.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Libby

  • Libby Riddles, Libby Schaaf

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