Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Babbette

US Popularity Rank: 8444

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Foreign woman

Babbette is a girl's name with Latin roots. As a variant of Barbara, it means "foreign woman" and comes from the term barbarus. It can also be spelled as Babette, and has a fun, peppy quality that'll prove to be perfect for anyone with a zest for life. Babette from Gilmore Girls, the husky-voiced and well-intentioned neighbor of Lorelai and Rory, can encourage your little one to embrace all of their little quirks.