Origin, Meaning, And History Of Libby
The feminine given name Libby is often a diminutive of Elizabeth. Since the Medieval ages, the name Elizabeth has been prominent in various languages and cultures. It was primarily made famous by the French in commemoration of the character in New Testament Elisabeth, a variation of Elizabeth. She was Zachariah’s wife and the mother of John the Baptist. The biblical character Elisabeth served as the model for the use of her name in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Libby is increasingly being used as a standalone name, particularly in England. It has been used as an abbreviated form of the name Liberty in recent years. It can also be written “Libbey,” when used as a surname. The meaning of the name Libby varies depending on the language. Libby means “God of plenty” in English and in Greek it means “oath of God.”
Libby is only one of the countless abbreviations that have evolved from Elizabeth. Most American parents choose to give their children the birth name Elizabeth and then give them the use Libby as a pet name for their daughters. This name Libby did make an appearance on the American charts as an independently given name in the late 19th century. The usage of this name was inconsistent even as it rose to prominence in the first half of the 20th century. In the early 1970s, the name ultimately vanished entirely from the charts, and it wasn’t until recently that it made a comeback.
The ABC drama television show Lost, has a fictitious character namedElizabeth “Libby”Smith. It follows the lives of more than 40 people after their plane crashes on a deserted island somewhere in the South Pacific, Belinda Owusu portrays the fictitious role ofLibby Foxin the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Kym Valentine portrayed the fictitious role ofLibby Kennedyin the Australian series Neighbours.
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Famous People With The Name Libby
- Libby MorrisCanadian actress, worked in several BBC radio shows of the 1950s and moved into TV and film from the 1960s
- Libby ReesEnglish author, best known for the book “Help Hope and Happiness”
- Aaron F. LibbyAmerican politician, served in the Maine House of Representatives
- Libby Fischer HellmannAmerican crime fiction writer, famous for her novels and stories that are set in Chicago
Libby On The Popularity Chart
Throughout the years, it can be seen that Libby is a moderately used name among the parents in the US.
Popularity Over Time
Libby peaked in popularity in 2009 with 355 babies per million being given the name. Its usage saw a steady decline over the next decade.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Libby has managed to be under the top 1000 names in the U.S baby name charts from 2002 to 2015. Its rank in 2021 was 1,188.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Libby?
The name Libby means a person who made an oath to the god.
2. What is the origin of the name Libby?
Libby has a German and Hebrew origin.
