Female Name
Babs
ˈbæbz
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
A Series of Unfortunate Events characters
cartoon characters
diminutives
Family Guy characters
Frasier characters
Killing Eve characters
My Little Pony characters
Seinfeld characters
Squishmallows
stage names
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
41/100
informal160%
common120%
rough100%
simple140%
comedic140%
Meaning & Etymology
Babs is a diminutive form of the name Barbara, which has its origins in the Greek word 'barbaros', meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. The name Barbara was popularized by early Christian saints and has been used in various cultures. Babs, as a nickname, conveys a sense of familiarity and affection, often used in informal settings.
Etymology
Original Form:
Barbara
Evolution:
From the Greek 'barbaros' to the Latin 'Barbara', and then to the diminutive 'Babs' in English-speaking cultures.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical linguistics research.