Buffy - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Buffy \b(uf)-fy\ is of English origin. Informal pet form of Elizabeth, based on a child's unsuccessful attempts to pronounce the name.

For more information, see also the related name Beverly.

Baby names that sound like Buffy are Bevvy, Bevie and Bev. Other similar baby names are Bunny, Daffy, Effy, Taffy and Tiffy.

Buffy is a popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Buffy. Compare Buffy with related baby names.