Buffy

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

A pet form of Elizabeth (cf. Bethy), based on a child's unsuccessful attempts to pronounce the name. Popularized by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Buffy

  1. A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Derived terms[edit]

Cebuano[edit]

Etymology[edit]

After Buffy Summers, the titular character of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Proper noun[edit]

Buffy

  1. a female given name