Etymology of the English word baby
the English word
babyusing the English suffix
-yderived from the Latin suffix
-iaderived from the Latin suffix
-iumderived from the English word
babeDate
The earliest known usage of baby in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
itsy-bitsy,
babyproof,
grandbaby,
crybaby,
baby-sitting,
babied,
babyingDerivations in other languages
French
bébé, Portuguese
bibeUsage
Word found in Modern English
