Buddy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Buddy Name at a Glance

Name	Buddy
Meaning	Friend. Famous Bearer: American early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Buddy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Buddy means “Friend. Famous Bearer: American early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Buddy Name Origin

Our database records Buddy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Buddy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Buddy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Buddy

When considering Buddy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.