Buddy's name for a girl (5)

I believe the answer is:

holly

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'girl' is the definition.

'buddy's name' is the wordplay.
'buddy' becomes 'hol' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'name' becomes 'Ly'.
'hol'+'ly'='HOLLY'

'for a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for holly that I've seen before include "Prickly shrub" , "Evergreen shrub" , "Prickly evergreen" , "Prickly-leaved shrub" , "Plant used for Christmas decorations" .)

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