Libby

Meaning

A diminutive or nickname form of Elizabeth or Liberty.

Etymology

Libby developed as a nickname for Elizabeth, common in English-speaking regions. Alternatively, it may derive from the word 'liberty' used as a given name or surname in American contexts.

About the Libby Surname

An American surname derived from the given name Elizabeth or the concept of liberty. The name became more common as a surname in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Distribution

Primarily found in the United States and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Laura Jean Libby (American author), Libby Schaaf (American politician)

People with the Libby Surname