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First name Bibbe

by Edma (guest)

3/3/2005, 4:26 AM

What is the etymology of Bibbe, a Danish femnale name?

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- Satu (_satu_) +6

3/3/2005, 10:33 AM

Hi Edma,

Bibbe is a Danish pet form for names like Birgitte, Brigitte, Birgitta, Brigitta, Birte, etc.

Regards, Satu

- Edma (guest) +5

3/4/2005, 12:54 AM

Thanks. But is there any coincidence with Bibiana, a name pure Catholic and not proper in Denmark?

- Satu (_satu_)

3/4/2005, 2:49 PM

Hi Edma,

Bibbe would be a possible nick name for a girl named Bibiana in Denmark - but Bibiana is really rare in Denmark (at the moment there are only 8 women/girls with that name living in Denmark).

Regards, Satu

- Anneza (guest) +2

3/4/2005, 5:22 AM

It would be interesting to know if any version of Vivien is used in Denmark. But if it is, then presumably it's not this one!

- Satu (_satu_) +1

3/4/2005, 2:45 PM

Hi Anneza,

In Denmark, the version Vivian is used (currently about 1.781 women/girls). Even more popular is the short form Vivi (4.769) - but it's not only a short form of Vivian but also of Vibeke, which is really popular in Denmark (12.638).

Regards, Satu

- Anneza (guest)

3/6/2005, 11:16 PM

Interesting! Thank you.

- Chrisell

3/4/2005, 1:17 AM

It's almost certainly just a coincidence that both names start with "bib" - they're not related. :-)

♦ Chrisell ♦

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.

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