Libby

Libby is a female first name that is considered a short form of Elisabeth and has its roots in the names Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Libby mean?

The name Libby is derived from Elisabeth, which in turn goes back to Elisheva or Elischeba. Its German meaning is "God is abundance" or "God is my oath." The origin is found in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) meaning "God" and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) meaning "oath," "vow," or "seven" (the number of abundance). Additionally, Libby is a short form of the English term Liberty, which means "freedom." The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, where it is found in the Old Testament as the name of Aaron's wife "Elisheva" and in the New Testament as the name of the mother of John the Baptist, Elisabeth. Elisabeth and its variants are very popular worldwide. Other forms include Lilibeth, Lilibet, Lillibeth, Lillibet, Elisabetta, Elisabetha, Elisabete, Elisabeta, Elisabet, Elisabethe, Elisbeth, and Eliisabet.

Where does the name Libby come from?

The name Libby has Ancient Hebrew roots and means "God is abundance." The components of the word are made up of ʾēl (אֵל), which means "God," and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), which means "oath," "vow," or the number "seven" (symbol of abundance). The language from which the name originates is English.

How do you pronounce Libby?

The sound and pronunciation of Libby are lively and concise. In German pronunciation, the name is typically rendered as "LI-bi" [ˈlɪbi], with the first syllable stressed with a short I sound. The double consonant "-bb-" emphasizes the middle of the name and provides a smooth transition to the second syllable. Libby conveys a playful and modern impression – friendly, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Libby?

The name day for Libby is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Libby is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2021 at 2,107th place. Over the last ten years, Libby has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it at 3,573rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,055th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gibby / Lib / Libbey / Libbs / Libbsy

Famous people

• Libby Davison (actress from the UK)
• Libby Fischer Hellmann (Bulgarian author)
• Libby Hague (Canadian artist)
• Libby Holman (American actress)
• Libby Houston (botanist from the UK)
• Libby Johnson (German musician)
• Libby Jones (Australian musician)
• Libby Larsen (American composer)
• Libby Ludlow (American alpine ski racer)
• Libby McArthur (English actress)
• Libby Morris (Canadian actress)
• Libby Purves (English radio presenter & journalist)
• Libby Rees (English author)
• Libby Scheier (Canadian author)
• Libby Stout (American soccer player)
• Libby Tanner (actress from Australia)
• Libby Titus (American singer)
• Libby Trickett (Australian swimmer)
• Libby Villari (actress from America)
• Libby Waye (cricketer from Australia)