Boy
Germanic
2 syllables
Bobby
BOB-ee
/ˈbɒb.i/
"Bright fame" — a friendly, all-American classic built on the legacy of Robert
Bobby is a diminutive of Robert, from the Old High Germanic Hrodebert meaning bright fame. It flourished as an independent name in the mid-20th century United States, embodying a post-war, all-American friendliness. The name has been borne by political icons, sports legends, and musicians.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesBob · by
GenderBoy
OriginGermanic
Root WordHrodebert (hrod + beraht)
MeaningBright fame
PopularityModerately Popular
Peak Year1948
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayApril 29
Nicknames
BobRobRobbie
About the Name Bobby
Bobby means bright fame as a short form of Robert, from the Old Germanic hrod (fame) and beraht (bright).
Bobby is a diminutive of Robert, a name of Old Germanic origin that became one of England's most popular names after 1066.
Bobby was extremely popular mid-20th century and remains familiar, though rarely chosen for newborns today.
Bobby Ray, Bobby Dean, and Bobby Joe are warm, Southern-inflected combinations full of character.
Bobby suggests warmth, loyalty, and an unpretentious friendliness that makes people feel immediately at ease.
The standard spelling is Bobby with double-b. Bob is the adult short form, while Robbie is a separate nickname variant.
Personality of Bobby
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Bobby
Creativity
74%
Elegance
50%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
72%
Strength
76%
Warmth
92%
Famous People Named Bobby
B
Bobby Kennedy
US Attorney General and Senator, assassinated during his 1968 presidential campaign
B
Bobby Fischer
American chess prodigy and World Chess Champion
B
Bobby Brown
American R&B singer and entertainer
Middle Names for Bobby
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Bobby
Bobby Ray
Bobby Lee
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dale
Bobby Wayne
Bobby Gene
Bobby Joe
Bobby Earl
Bobby Lynn
Bobby James
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History of Bobby
1200
Robert brought to England by the Normans becomes one of the most popular names
1900
Bobby emerges as a widespread nickname for Robert in English-speaking countries
1948
Bobby reaches peak popularity in the United States
1968
Bobby Kennedy's assassination makes the name synonymous with political idealism
Numerology & Symbolism of Bobby
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
🌸
Lucky Flower
Forget-Me-Not
Bobby Around the World
How Bobby is written in different languages and scripts
بوبي
Arabic
ボビー
Japanese
Бобби
Russian
바비
Korean
鲍比
Chinese
Μπόμπι
Greek
बॉबी
Hindi
בובי
Hebrew
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