Bob - boys name

Bob name popularity, meaning and origin

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Bob name meaning:

The name Bob is a diminutive form of the given name Robert. It is commonly used as a nickname for boys or men named Robert. The name Robert is of Germanic origin and has two possible meanings. One possible meaning is "bright fame," derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "beraht" meaning "bright." The other possible meaning is "famous warrior," derived from the element "hrod" meaning "fame" and "beraht" meaning "bright" or "famous."

In popular culture, the name Bob has become associated with qualities such as simplicity, reliability, and approachability. It is often used in casual or informal contexts to refer to a regular guy or an average person. The name Bob has also been used in various songs, TV shows, and movies, further reinforcing its image as an ordinary and familiar name. Overall, the name Bob carries a sense of familiarity, friendliness, and down-to-earth characteristics.

Origin: German

Form of Robert. Bright fame.

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Dickens names

Related names

Robert , Bob, Bobbi , Hob, Rab, Rabbie, Raibeart, Rhobert, Rob, Robina, Rupert

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