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Tobin

TOH-bin

Popularity

#15049

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

5,700

Peak Year

#163 in 2013

First Recorded

1941

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Tobin is an Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic name Tóibín, meaning "descendant of Tóibín", which is a Norman French form of Tobias.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Tobin Heath

    American professional soccer player

Nicknames

TobyBin

Similar Names

TobiasOwenFinneganDeclan

Personality Traits

IndependentStrongIntelligentLoyal

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