Bathsheda Babbling

Professor Bathsheda Babbling was a witch and professor of Study of Ancient Runes and possibly Ancient Studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Etymology

 * "Babble" is an English word means "a foolish character" or "the sound of murmuring water".
 * The similar name of "Bathsheba" is the name of the biblical wife of David and mother to Solomon.

Behind the scenes

 * Professor Babbling's name only appeared on a list of the Hogwarts professors which was released on J. K. Rowling's website.
 * Rowling may originally have intended a male teacher to teach this subject.

Appearances

 * J.K. Rowling's Official Site