Babe

English

"little one, infant"

Babe Origin and Meaning

The name Babe is a boy's name meaning "little one, infant".

Born George Herman Ruth Jr, baseball legend Babe Ruth was so nicknamed because of his youthful looks and because he was a raw talent and favorite of his first club owner Jack Dunn of the Baltimore Orioles. Babe was a common nickname in baseball at the time, given also to Babe Adams, who appeared younger than his age.