The name Bobby is a girl's name of English origin meaning "bright fame".

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Bobby is a nickname-name that's long been used on its own for both girls and boys, though the Bobby spelling is more usually masculine while the girls' version is usually Bobbie. There were just over 50 baby girls named Bobbie in one recent year and only five named Bobby, compared with nearly 300 baby boys named Bobby. Robert F. Kennedy III and Amaryllis Fox named their daughter Bobby, continuing the family tradition across genders. And Millie Bobby Brown is a hot young actress.

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The name Bobby is currently ranked #958 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #401 in 1933. It is currently rising in popularity. Bobby is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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The name Bobby is a boy's name of German, English origin meaning "bright fame".

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Bobby is the quintessential mid-century nickname, the name of the son on <em>Mad Men</em> and overused to the point of cliche. Though Robert is still a highly popular choice, most Roberts today are called by their full name or Rob or Robbie rather than Bob or Bobby.

<br><br>In the UK the term "bobby" is slang for a policeman.

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The name Bobby is currently ranked #846 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #23 in 1934. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in BOBBY, BOBBY, and BOBBY. Bobby is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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