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English variation of Robert
"bright fame"
All varieties of Hob are antiquated nicknames for Robert, though this one has the "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon association too. It may also be linked to philosopher Thomas Hobbes, giving it a more…
Diminutive of Jones, English surname derived from John
"God is gracious"
It's difficult to imagine anyone using the first name Jonesy -- and in fact, in the most recent US tally, there were nearly 100 babies named Jones but none named Jonesy. Still, this is a name that…
English
"meadow near the woods"
Another servile surname, this one connected to the go-between character in "Charlie's Angels."
"baker's meadow"
A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.
Bucky is a masculine diminutive nickname that typically derives from names like Buchanan, Buck, or sometimes William/Bill. With American roots, it carries a friendly, approachable quality with a…
Alfy is a masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive form of Alfred, which comes from the Old English elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'ræd' (counsel), meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf.' With…
English, Norse
"town by the ditch"
Digby is a place-name in Lincolnshire turned surname turned quirky first name that is starting to get some attention. In fact, it ranked in the UK Top 1000 in a recent year where it fits in with the…
Herby is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Herbert, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior.' With its friendly '-y' ending, Herby takes…
