Boy name
Bobby name meaning
“bright fame”
Bobby is a masculine English name meaning bright fame. It is a familiar form of Robert through Bob, with Robert combining Germanic elements meaning fame and brightness. The meaning therefore comes through its connection to Robert, while Boby and Bobi are alternative spellings of the familiar name.
What does Bobby mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Bobby
An English familiar form of Robert through Bob. Robert combines Germanic elements meaning fame and brightness.
Name combinations with Bobby
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bobby, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Bobby as a first name
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Bobby Lee
Interpretation
A picture of a plum tree alongside fame that shines brilliantly.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Lee: plum tree; clearing
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Bobby Stanley
Interpretation
A picture of brilliant fame upon an open field of stones.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Stanley: a stony clearing or meadow
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Bobby Galih
Interpretation
A picture of heartwood alongside fame that shines with brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
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Bobby Sandro
Interpretation
May he become a defender of humanity with brilliantly shining fame.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Sandro: defender of humankind
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Interpretation
May brilliant fame accompany his excellence and signs of good fortune.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
- Dika: superior, greater
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Interpretation
May he become a capable, useful soldier with brilliantly shining fame.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
- Armando: warrior, army man
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Bobby Putrajaya
Interpretation
May he become a victorious son whose fame shines brilliantly.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
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Bobby Safari
Interpretation
May his journey through life be accompanied by brilliantly shining fame.Meaning of each word
- Bobby: bright fame
- Safari: journey
Bobby as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of someone majestic in appearance, experienced, and brilliantly renowned.Meaning of each word
- Ferial: beautiful and majestic in appearance
- Bobby: bright fame
- Aldi: old, experienced
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Interpretation
May he become a leader bringing good fortune and brilliant fame in September.Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Bobby: bright fame
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
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May goodness and brilliant fame accompany recovery from what was lost.Meaning of each word
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
- Bobby: bright fame
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
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May he become a useful ruler, offering counsel and enjoying brilliant fame.Meaning of each word
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
- Bobby: bright fame
- Gugun: useful, possessing merit
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Interpretation
A picture of brilliant fame shining like the sun in July.Meaning of each word
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
- Bobby: bright fame
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Interpretation
A picture of a counseling ruler with brilliant fame by the Irrawaddy.Meaning of each word
- Irawadi: the Irrawaddy River; abundant in water
- Bobby: bright fame
- Ronie: ruler who gives counsel
Bobby as a last name
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Satria Bobby
Interpretation
May he become a knight whose fame shines with brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
- Bobby: bright fame
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Gibran Bobby
Interpretation
May recovery from loss be accompanied by fame that shines brilliantly.Meaning of each word
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Bobby: bright fame
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Handika Bobby
Interpretation
May his words bring fame that shines with great brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Handika: speech, words
- Bobby: bright fame
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Nara Bobby
Interpretation
May he become a person whose fame shines with brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Bobby: bright fame
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Sintong Bobby
Interpretation
May he become a genuine person whose fame shines brilliantly.Meaning of each word
- Sintong: true, real, genuine
- Bobby: bright fame
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Setyawan Bobby
Interpretation
May loyalty and truth accompany fame that shines with brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Bobby: bright fame
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How to pronounce Bobby
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦴꦧ꧀ꦧꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮧᮘ᮪ᮘᮤ |
Is Bobby a boy’s name?
Yes, Bobby is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bobby ranks #472 among boy names in our data sample (43 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Bobby
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Bobby
- Bobby Ertanto · b. 1960
- Bobby Nasution · b. 1991
- Bobby Setiabudi · b. 2001
- Bobby Joseph · b. 1991
- Bobby Satria · b. 1986
- Bobby Adhityo Rizaldi · b. 1974
- Bobby Kool · b. 1977
- Bobby Maulana · b. 1988
- Bobby Sandhora · b. 1972
- Bobby Sandy
- Bobby Chrisnawan · b. 1977
- Bobby Gafur Umar · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Bobby
What is the meaning of Bobby?
Bobby means bright fame. An English familiar form of Robert through Bob. Robert combines Germanic elements meaning fame and brightness.
Is Bobby a boy’s name?
Yes, Bobby is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bobby?
Bobby is of European origin.
How many syllables does Bobby have?
Bobby has 2 syllables (Bob-by) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bobby?
Bobby ranks #472 among boy names in our data sample (43 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Bobby?
Other spellings: Boby, Bobi.
What full names go well with Bobby?
Some ideas: Bobby Lee; Ferial Bobby Aldi; Satria Bobby.
Famous people named Bobby?
Notable people named Bobby include Bobby Ertanto, Bobby Nasution, Bobby Setiabudi.
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