Hobie

English and Dutch variation of Hubert

Hobie Origin and Meaning

The name Hobie is a boy's name.

Hobie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of the name Hobart, which itself was derived from an Old German surname meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright mind.' It can also be considered a variant of Hoby or Hobby. The name gained some recognition in American culture through Hobie Alter, a pioneer in surfboard design and founder of the Hobie Cat Company. Though uncommon, Hobie has a casual, friendly appeal with beach and surf culture associations. It maintains a laid-back, distinctly American character that appeals to parents seeking a relaxed yet distinctive name for their sons. Its rarity makes it stand out while still being easily pronounced and spelled.

Famous People Named Hobie

• Hobart Laidlaw "Hobie" Alter American surf and sailing entrepreneur
• Chapman Hobart "Hobie" Kitchen Canadian ice hockey player
• Hobart Neal "Hobie" Landrith American baseball player
• Jung Hoseok (J Hope of BTS) "Hobi,' South Korean K,pop singer

The name Hobie in Pop Culture

• Hobie Buchannon character on TV's "Baywatch"
• Hobie Plumber character in film "The Sasquatch Gang"
• Hobie Brown aka Prowler Marvel Comics superhero
• Hobie rabbit character in animated movie "Barbie as Rapunzel"