Buddy name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 11th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Buddy b(ud)-dy
Meaning: Herald, Messenger and Friend
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What does Buddy mean?

Buddy's meaning is Herald, Messenger or Friend used for both boys and girls that of English origin is especially used in English.

How do I pronounce Buddy?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Buddy is b(ud)-dy. buh-dee is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Buddy

Budie

Names that rhyme with Buddy

How popular is the name Buddy?

Buddy was a popular name in United States. Over 22386 babies have been given the given name in 132 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1935, 604 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 202nd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 132 years. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 43 times Buddy was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 1276 babies have been named Buddy since 1996. When at its peak in 2016,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 21 years but it is still going strong.

Buddy is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. Buddy is a common name in Indonesia and Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Canada, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, India, Nigeria, South Africa, Chile and England.

As per our findings, over 40000 people has been named Buddy globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018433723
2017375828
2016375228
2015387227
2014322634
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Buddy in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1972955
Sweden71055
Norway71055
Denmark1050

Numerological analysis of Buddy

People aren't always as nice as they seem. And your gentle heart can't take disappointments. You don't think twice before making a decision. It's like luck follows you wherever you go and whatever you do results in a positive outcome. When it comes to life goals, you don't bother much. You are an intuitive person who sees through people and their intentions, which can be irritating sometimes.

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Sibling Names for Buddy

If you're considering the name "Buddy" for your little one, you might be looking for complementary sibling names to go with it. Whether you're after traditional monikers or something a little more unique, we've put together a list of potential options to inspire and guide your decision-making process.

Names for Buddy's sister

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Famous people named Buddy

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