Bobby
/bahbee/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Bobby is a English name meaning "Bright fame". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Bobby is primarily a diminutive of Robert, which originates from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning 'fame-bright' or 'bright fame'. Root words: *hrod* (fame) and *beraht* (bright).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic bahbee
IPA bɑbi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bahbee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Bobby
- · Bobby Fischer - Chess Grandmaster
- · Bobby Kennedy - Politician
- · Bobby Deol - Actor
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