TheNameDBTabby
FeminineMeaning
A striped or brindled cat, or a person with a striped pattern.
Etymology
From the Arabic 'attabi,' referring to a type of striped silk fabric from the Attabiyya district of Baghdad. The term was later applied to cats with similar striped markings.
About the Name Tabby
Tabby is primarily used as a nickname or informal name, often associated with striped cats. It occasionally appears as a given name in English-speaking cultures.