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Nicknames for Tabitha

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Leg5ends · 19/05/2021 19:40

We have decided to call our little girl Tabitha and I’m hoping to find a slightly unique nickname (not so keen on tabby.)

Any suggestions? I know lots of people will say that nicknames just come in time but would like to have something up my sleeve that we already like.

Her full name will be : Tabitha Illaria Diana

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BesidetheseasideXxx · 01/12/2022 14:59

Ah sorry just seen it's old.

BesidetheseasideXxx · 01/12/2022 14:58

I know one who was tibby/tibs but not so much now as an adult. And her mum called her twitchet after Tabitha twitchet from Beatrix Potter.

TwoRockSalmonAndAHaporthOfChips · 01/12/2022 09:02

Given the kid will be able to say her own name by now, and will have an established nickname, there’s not much point in ‘helping’ the OP at this stage, folks…

Luredbyapomegranate · 01/12/2022 08:53

I know one who is Buffy, presumably from Bithy - but if Buffy can be a diminutive for Elizabeth then I don’t see why it can’t be for Tabitha

Another one is Tibby

The other two are mostly Tab or Tabitha

Purplemagnolias · 01/12/2022 08:16

Mogs, Tiddles, Kitty

Lulu1919 · 01/12/2022 06:15

Kitty

Spookypig · 01/12/2022 06:13

My Tabitha goes as Tiggs, Tiggy, Tibby, Bea, Betsy, Bitsy, Kitty… millions of nicknames! 😂 Nobody says Tabby for some reason. Although I do like it!

TempsPerdu · 30/11/2022 23:56

Kit

SugarNspices · 30/11/2022 23:36

Tabs Taba

Margo34 · 30/11/2022 23:28

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GlassDeli · 30/11/2022 23:18

Presumably by now little Tabitha now has one or more nicknames.

PostAndGhost · 30/11/2022 19:08

I quite like Bibi

dream28 · 30/11/2022 19:07

How about Tabitha Illaria Tilly?

DurdleSnore · 30/11/2022 18:46

I know 2. One is Tabby and one is Tats.

OliviaFlaversham · 30/11/2022 18:46

I know a couple and they go by Tabs or their full name. I think sticking to Tabitha would be my choice!

tabmoore · 30/11/2022 18:35

My name is Tabitha, and I've gone by Tabby all my life. You could also use Tea/Tee/T or even Tae. I also use those nicknames myself. It's really whatever works for you and your daughter.

BinocularVision · 20/05/2021 04:17

The two I know are Tabi and Biff.

JemimaJoy · 20/05/2021 03:48

I have a Tabitha and she is called by various friends and family Kitty, Tibby or Bea, all nicknames emerged naturally though we didn't force them.

PainterInPeril · 20/05/2021 03:37

Bitty?
Or what about Talitha? I knew one at school and she was known as Tilly.

MercyBodle · 20/05/2021 00:05

Tibby
Tiggy
Biddy
Abby
Kitty
Bunty
Bunny
Tib
Bee

MyLifeNow20 · 19/05/2021 22:27

I absolutely love Tabitha! I wouldnt shorten it! It was on my list but went with Delilah, she was Dee Dee until about age 3 and now she wants to be called Delilah! Her teacher has called her Del a few times which she hates (and so do i)

SoapboxFox · 19/05/2021 22:11

Bibi is really nice

Katjolo · 19/05/2021 22:05

Tabby

ThatIsMyPotato · 19/05/2021 22:02

I think you'll have to be prepared that she might choose Tabby for herself or her friends might.

LifesAnItch · 19/05/2021 22:01

Abi?

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