"Babe" meaning in English

See Babe in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Use of the common noun babe as a (nick)name. Etymology templates: {{m|en|babe}} babe Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Babe
  1. A male given name or nickname Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Babe-en-name-JfN9LnrK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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