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Comments and insights on the name Libby: | Edit

Libby does not necessarily have to be a nickname, it can be used as a given first name. Libby is sometimes a last name, too.

Libby is rapidly rising in popularity as a first name on its own merit in England.

Personal experiences with the name Libby: | Edit

My best friend name is Libby. I love this name, when she just likes the uniqueness. When she was younger, she used to get mad when people called her Liberty. She doesn't like liberty, neither do I. So if you want to use the nick-name Libby, have the real name Elizabeth! :)

Maggie

My dog's name is Libby, short for Liberty.

Nicknames for Libby: | Edit

Lib, Libs, Libster

Meanings and history of the name Libby: | Edit

Traditionally, Libby is an English short form of Elizabeth or Elisabeth, meaning "God's promise". It can also be short for Liberty, Lydia, Libertad, and Olivia. Increasingly, it is being used as an independent name, especially in England.

Famous real-life people named Libby: | Edit

Libby Holman, American singer
Libby Purves, English journalist, author and radio personality
Libby Purvis, Australian actress
Libby Titus (born Elizabeth Jurist), singer, songwriter, actress and concert producer
Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod Dog Sleg Race

Libby in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Libby", song by Carly Simon
Libby from Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Libby, a character in the film "SUPER"