Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 05, 2024

Tibby

US Popularity Rank: 7154

Origin: Aramaic

Meaning: The River Tiber; Of Tabitha; Gazelle; Gracious; Of Elizabeth; Devoted to God; Beautiful

If you grew up in the early 2000s, you probably spent your fondest summer days reading The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. Equal parts funny and heartbreaking, the books follow four young women sharing lifelong memories and, well, pants! One of the gal-pals is the fierce and creative Tibby, known for being a rebel. Your little one will undeniably share her aptitude for compassion, visual arts, and, at times, general snarkiness. The name itself has Latin roots to "the river Tiber" in Italy and may also come from the Aramaic name Tabitha, meaning "gazelle" or "gracious." Some also believe Tibby is a Spanish form of Elizabeth and means "devoted to God" or "beautiful."

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