Buddy Holly's last name was misspelled from his original spelling of "Holley" on his first recording contract, so he kept it that way. As for his first name of Charles, "Buddy" had been a nickname since childhood, and he was known as Buddy to his family and friends.
Bud is Bud's nickname.
"Chum" is a common nickname for a close friend or a buddy.
Bud is Bud's nickname.
Cake Boss is a reality television star, baker, and decorator. His name is Bartolo Valastro Jr. and his nickname is Buddy.
Buddy is usually, if not always, a nickname. Some Buddys that come to my mind are Buddy Rich - drummer Buddy Holly- rock singer that died in a plane crash Buddy Hackett - comedian Buddy Ryan - pro football coach Buddy Johnson - jazz/blues pianist and band leader Buddy Baker -- NASCAR driver
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The Skippers nickname for Gilligan was "Little Buddy".
Um, buddy usually means FRIEND, like when you say, "Hey buddy" it's like you're saying, "hey friend". But buddy is only for males.
Buddy Knox's birth name is Knox, Buddy Wayne.
Buddy Hart's birth name is Nathaniel Buddy Hart.
If you are really good friends only (with a female) then 'buddy' is just fine. Often men of all ages will refer to a good friend as a 'buddy'.