Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 06, 2024

Tibbie

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Origin: Latin

Meaning: The river Tiber; Pledged to God

With a name like Tibbie, baby is sure to go with the flow! This beautiful name has Latin origins, and means “the river Tiber,” in reference to the third-longest river in Italy. Tibbie has been used as a diminutive of the Latin name Tiberia, which derives from the Roman clan name Tiberius, after which the river was named. But, this short and sweet moniker definitely stands in its own right and is swimming with potential. Tibbie also has a possible second meaning of “pledged to God,” when looked at through its Hebrew roots, as it is another possible diminutive of Elizabeth. No matter which definition appeals to you most, you can be certain that little Tibbie will be able to navigate even the harshest waters with this name.

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