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    Buddy

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Buddy

    Buddy

    Boy
    english
    2 syllables

    Buddy is an english boy's name meaning "Friend; friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash".

    Parents who choose Buddy pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "Friend; friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Friend; friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Buddy

    Very rare in US records

    What does Buddy mean?

    Buddy is a boy name of english origin meaning "Friend; friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash".

    Is Buddy a rare name?

    Yes. Buddy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Buddy

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Buddy

    Buddy means "Friend; friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash" — these names share that spirit.

    • Christopher — "Bearer of Christ" (greek)
    • Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)
    • Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (welsh)
    • Camila — "Young ceremonial attendant" (latin)
    • Stella — "Star" (latin)

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