Unisex Name
Babe
ˈbeɪb
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
baby animals
baseball players
beauty
Bob Dylan songs
Crosby Stills Nash Young lyrics
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
English nouns
film titles
Interpol songwriting
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
17/100
modern80%
youthful175%
informal160%
common80%
urban120%
delicate80%
rough100%
strange140%
simple120%
comedic160%
Meaning & Etymology
The name 'Babe' originates from a nickname meaning 'baby', often used as a term of endearment. It can also refer to an attractive person, particularly in slang. As a feminine name, it is sometimes a diminutive of Barbara, reflecting a more affectionate or informal usage.
Etymology
Original Form:
Baby
Evolution:
From 'baby' to 'babe', used as a term of endearment and slang for attractiveness.
Source:
Nickname evolution and cultural slang usage.