Libby

Girl's name

Libby is a diminutive of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath."

Meaning God is my oath
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 215
Peak year 2009

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Libby Riddles - First woman to win Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
  • Libby Trickett - Australian Olympic swimmer, multiple gold medalist.
  • Libby Holman - American singer and actress in the 1920s-30s.
  • Libby Davies - Canadian politician, former Member of Parliament.
  • Libby Tanner - Australian actress known for "All Saints" TV series.
  • Libby Clegg - British Paralympic sprinter, multiple gold medalist.
  • Libby Hill - American film critic and journalist.
  • Libby Lenton - Australian Olympic swimmer, multiple gold medalist.
  • Libby Purves - British radio presenter and journalist.
  • Libby Squire - British student whose disappearance made headlines.

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