What is the meaning of the name Buffy? The name Buffy is primarily a female name of American origin that means Nickname For Elizabeth. Buffy, character from TV show and movie, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Child character in the TV show "Family Affair."

What could Buffy be short for?

Short form of Elizabeth, which is from the Hebrew elisheba, meaning "oath" or shabbath meaning "sabbath".

Why is Buffy short for Elizabeth?

Diminutive of Elizabeth, from a child's pronunciation of the final syllable. It is now associated with the main character from the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003).