Buffy
[ˈbʌfi]Meaning
diminutive of Elizabeth, from a child's pronunciation of the final syllable
Background Story
Buffy is a diminutive of Elizabeth, formed from a child's pronunciation of the final syllable of that name. It is now associated with the main character of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003). The name is also used in Armenian and Basque, among other languages.
Temperament
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