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At a Glance
- 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
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
BOB-eeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Bobbi mean?
Bright fame (inherited from Roberta/Robert: Germanic ‘hrod’ + ‘beraht’). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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