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BoyPronounced American English /ˈbɑb/; British English /ˈbɒb/; Dutch /ˈbɔp/Dutch language family

Bob

Short form of Robert.

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Bob is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈbɑb/; British English /ˈbɒb/; Dutch /ˈbɔp/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈbɑb/; British English /ˈbɒb/; Dutch /ˈbɔp/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Short form of Robert. It arose later than Dob, Hob and Nob, which were medieval rhyming nicknames of Robert. It is borne by the character Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol (1843). Other famous bearers include American folk musician Bob Dylan (1941-) and Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley (1945-1981).

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Usage: english, dutch

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