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Buddy

Pronunciation: BUH-dee (key)
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Meanings and history of the name Buddy: | Edit

From the English word meaning "friend". A nickname that probably originated as a baby-talk variant of brother.

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Buddy Holly, American musician.
Bartolo "Buddy" Valastro, Cake Boss, owner of Carlos' Bakery, in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Buddy Bear Maurice, son of chef Jamie Oliver.
Buddy Ebsen, American actor.
Bernard "Buddy" Rich, American jazz drummer and bandleader.
George "Buddy" Guy, American blues guitarist and singer.
Buddy Hackett, American comedian and actor.
Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III, Louisiana governor (1988-92) and GOP Presidential candidate (2011-12).

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"Buddy Holly", song by Weezer
William "Buddy" Hobbs, fictional character portrayed by Will Ferrell in the movie "Elf."

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