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Bobby

BAH-bee

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGermanic

The Story of Bobby

This energetic name, a friendly echo of 'bright fame,' feels like it was always meant to capture your son's vibrant spirit.

Bobby is a diminutive of Robert, a name with Germanic roots meaning 'bright fame.' It emerged as a popular nickname in the Middle Ages and became a standalone given name, particularly in the United States, by the early 20th century. It carries a sense of approachable charisma, a bright spirit tied to its core meaning.

The sound of 'Bobby' is pure, unadulterated energy. You can already imagine calling it out with a laugh, hearing it bounce back with youthful enthusiasm. When you write this name, you're christening your son with a promise of bright fame, an approachable charm that will make him a natural leader and a beloved friend.

What It Means

Bobby is a diminutive of Robert, a Germanic name meaning 'bright fame'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bobby Kennedy

    U.S. Attorney General and Senator.

  • Bobby Fischer

    American chess grandmaster.

Personality Traits

friendlyenergeticcharmingdetermined

Peak Year

#7,971 in 1935

Total Births

324,511

First Recorded

1900

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