Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbʌz/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a nickname derived from the onomatopoeic word buzz meaning "buzz, hum, murmur". A notable bearer is American astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (1930-), one of the first people to walk on the moon. The character Buzz Lightyear from the movie Toy Story (1995) was named after Aldrin.

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Entry added June 9, 2023