Bobbi

At a Glance: Name: Bobbi – Meaning: bright fame (inherited from Roberta/Robert: Germanic 'hrod' + 'beraht') – Origin: English (diminutive of Roberta) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BOB-ee

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Bobbi is an English name, used as a diminutive of Roberta, and it carries the meaning "bright fame," inherited from Roberta and ultimately Robert, where it comes from the Germanic elements "hrod" and "beraht." It's a short, familiar form with meaning attached through that longer lineage rather than standing on its own.

Meaning & Origin of Bobbi

Meaning: Bright fame (inherited from Roberta/Robert: Germanic 'hrod' + 'beraht').

Origin: English (diminutive of Roberta).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bobbi

Phonetic: BOB-ee   IPA: /ˈbɑːbi/

Popularity of Bobbi

SSA records for Bobbi run from 1932 to 2024. The name peaked in 1971 at #315 with 844 babies given the name that year, and by 2024 it had fallen to #2008 with just 97.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1932–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bobbi mean?

Bright fame (inherited from Roberta/Robert: Germanic ‘hrod’ + ‘beraht’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bobbi)

How do you pronounce Bobbi?

Bobbi is pronounced BOB-ee (IPA: /ˈbɑːbi/).

Is Bobbi a popular name right now?

Bobbi peaked at #315 in 1971 and is ranked #2008 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1932–2024.)

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