Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Bob
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bob.
Primary meaning
Short form of Robert (bright fame)
Pronunciation: BAHB
Profile summary
Diminutive of Robert. From Old German 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). Extremely common in English-speaking countries. Famous bearers: Bob Dylan (b. 1941), Bob Marley (1945-1981), Bob Hope (1903-2003). The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Robert (bright fame). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAHB. It is listed alongside the related form Bobby. Bob appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bob is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Robert (bright fame).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bob is grouped as a nature girl name. Related form for this profile: Bobby. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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