Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Bobby
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bobby.
Primary meaning
Diminutive of Robert (bright fame)
Pronunciation: BAHB-ee
Profile summary
Diminutive of Robert. Popular as a nickname and given name. Famous bearers: Bobby Kennedy (1925-1968), Bobby Brown (b. 1969), Bobby Flay (b. 1964). The current meaning shown for this name is Diminutive of Robert (bright fame). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAHB-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Bob. Bobby appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bobby is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Diminutive of Robert (bright fame).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bobby is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related form for this profile: Bob. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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