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BoyPronounced American English /ˈbɑb.i/; British English /ˈbɒb.i/Dutch language family

Bobby

This name is a diminutive of Bob.

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Bobby is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈbɑb.i/; British English /ˈbɒb.i/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈbɑb.i/; British English /ˈbɒb.i/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Bob. Hockey greats Bobby Hull (1939-2023) and Bobby Orr (1948-) have borne this name.

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Usage: english

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