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Libby

Originally a medieval diminutive of Ibb, itself a diminutive of Isabel.

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Libby is a girl name.

GenderGirl
Language familyHebrew

Meaning and history

Originally a medieval diminutive of Ibb, itself a diminutive of Isabel. It is also used as a diminutive of Elizabeth.

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Usage: english

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