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Bobbie

BAH-bee

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginGermanic

The Story of Bobbie

Decades ago, a singer poured her heart into a song with this name, and it’s been waiting for your child ever since.

Bobbie is often a warm, approachable diminutive of Roberta or Robert, tracing its roots to the Germanic Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame'. This name journeyed through the centuries, becoming a friendly, familiar sound especially in American culture. Its rise in popularity in the early 20th century brought it into everyday use, detached from its more formal origins.

When you call out 'Bobbie' for the first time, it will feel like a comfortable, easy breath, a name that opens doors and invites smiles. It’s for a child who will be outgoing and creative, who will navigate life with an independent spirit. You’ll find yourself writing it on school forms and birthday cards with an effortless ease, a name that fits your child’s spirit from day one.

What It Means

A diminutive of Robert or Roberta, derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame".

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bobbie Gentry

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Bobbie Driscoll

    American child actor.

Personality Traits

FriendlyOutgoingIndependentCreative

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#2,850 in 1934

Total Births

106,952

First Recorded

1883

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