Babs

Nickname for Barbara

Babs is a nickname for Barbara, formed by the common pattern of shortening a name and adding an -s.

It carries an informal, affectionate tone: Babs has been my best friend since college.

The name sounds somewhat dated, most associated with women born in the mid-twentieth century.

nickname

Barbra

Name missing middle A

sweetheart · darling · dear · honey · nickname · familiar · affectionate · informal · childhood · family

cultural

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  • singerVocal music performer
  • divaCelebrated female vocalist
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entertainer · celebrity · icon · actress · performer · Hollywood · star · legend · Funny Girl · vocalist

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formality of address

BabsBarbara

Woman's name, Greek-derived

Barbra · full names · full name · given names · given name

Family

Barbara, Barb, Barbie

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G