Babette is a feminine given name, a pet form of Barbara. Notable people with the name include:Babette Babich, American philosopher Babette Cole (1950–2017), English children's writer and illustrator Babette Cochois (1725–1780), French ballerina Babette DeCastro (1925–1992), one of the DeCastro Sisters singing trio Babette Deutsch (1895–1982), American poet, critic, translator, and novelist Babette Josephs (1940–2021), American Democratic politician and attorney Babette Mangolte, French-American cinematographer and film director Babette March, German-born American fashion model and the first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Babette or Barbara Ployer (1765–1811), Austrian piano and composition pupil of Mozart Babette Preußler, East German pair skater Babette Rosmond (1921–1997), American author and editor Babette Stephens (1910–2001), Australian actress and director Babette van Teunenbroek, Dutch cricketer Babette van Veen, Dutch actress and singer