Buddy

Pronunciation: [ b-UHD-ee ]

Girl Name #37,299 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Buddy is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-UHD-ee.

Parents who love the name Buddy often also consider Bulah, Burt, Bud .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #37,299
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Bud Buy Budie

Also a Boy Name

Buddy is also used as a boy name, ranked #3784.

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Similar Names

Bulah Burt Bud Burton Burl Buford Burr Buster

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddy

Is Buddy a boy or girl name?

Buddy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37299. As a boy name, it is ranked #3784. Buddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Buddy?

Buddy is pronounced b-UHD-ee.

How popular is the name Buddy?

Buddy is currently ranked #37299 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Buddy?

Common nicknames for Buddy include Bud, Buy, and Budie.

Is Buddy a common or rare name?

Buddy is an uncommon name, ranked #37299 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Buddy

Buddy is a girl name .

Is Buddy a boy or girl name? Buddy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,299 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,784. Buddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Buddy is currently ranked #37,299 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Buddy include Bud, Buy, and Budie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.