Unisex Name
Tibby
ˈtɪb.i
Overview
Gender
feminine & masculine
Origin
Categories
cricketers
diminutives
Nintendo characters
Rhythm Heaven series characters
scientists
screenwriters
Squishmallows
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
modern65%
youthful160%
informal175%
common80%
natural65%
wholesome65%
strange140%
simple120%
comedic100%
Meaning & Etymology
Tibby is a diminutive form of the names Tabitha or Theobald. Tabitha is of Aramaic origin, meaning 'gazelle,' while Theobald is of Germanic origin, meaning 'bold people.' The name Tibby is often used as a nickname or affectionate form of these names.
Etymology
Original Form:
Tabitha (Aramaic) / Theobald (Germanic)
Evolution:
Tibby evolved as a diminutive form, likely through informal usage and affectionate shortening of the original names.
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