English · Unisex name
Bobby
“bright fame”
About the name Bobby
Bobby is a diminutive of Robert, which comes from the Old German name Hrodebert, composed of elements meaning ‘fame’ and ‘bright’, resulting in the meaning ‘bright fame’. In English-speaking cultures, Bobby is used as a familiar nickname for both boys and girls, often as a short form of Robert, Roberta, or sometimes Barbara. It is also given as an independent first name. Notable bearers include American chess champion Bobby Fischer and American politician Robert F. Kennedy, widely known as Bobby Kennedy.
- Meaning
- bright fame
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- BAH-bee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Bobby
- Bobby Lee
- Bobby James
- Bobby Michael
- Bobby David
- Bobby John
Questions about Bobby
- What does Bobby mean?
- Bobby is an English name meaning "bright fame".
- How do you pronounce Bobby?
- Bobby is pronounced BAH-bee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Bobby?
- Variants of Bobby include Bobbie.
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