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Nicknames for Libby?

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janicethemenace · 21/11/2020 18:16

Hi ladies, I was wondering if the name Libby could be shortened? it's already quite a short name, but me and hubby would like a nickname option. 😁 Preferably something unique, as "Lib" and its varients are overused. Thank you lovelies!

Janice xx

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Enderline · 22/11/2020 18:25

Actually, Libby is not just a nickname for Elizabeth. It was originally derived from Ibb, a medieval diminutive of Isabel. It can also be a nickname for Liberty.

I think Libby works fine as a standalone name, but other than Lib/Libs there really aren't any other natural shortenings for it.

PattyPan · 22/11/2020 18:29

If I met someone called Libby, I wouldn’t give them a nickname because I would assume that was already their nickname. It’s like asking for a nickname for Chris!

ConnellWaldron · 22/11/2020 18:42

Libby is a lovely name, but definitely no need to worry about what nickname you would use. Surely that would happen organically?

Alonelonelyloner · 22/11/2020 18:45

As you're a cool kid nicknaming a nickname OP, I'd go with a PP suggestion of Libia like labia. Cos who doesn't like some lips!!

june2007 · 22/11/2020 18:53

Bob.. (no sorry thats short for Kate.)

IntoP20 · 22/11/2020 19:34

It IS a nickname

Pukkatea · 22/11/2020 19:38

Library

TwylaSands · 22/11/2020 19:42

Libbylobbylou

Mangofandangoo · 22/11/2020 19:44

We have an Elizabeth > Libby > Lib

Agree with others, Libby is already a nickname

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