Bobbie

Bobbie is a female first name that is occasionally also used for males. It represents an English diminutive of Bob as well as of Robert and Roberta.

What does the name Bobbie mean?

The name Bobbie has its roots in Old High German and means 'the renowned one' or 'the one who shines through her fame'. It is widely used in English-speaking countries but is also found in the Netherlands. A prominent bearer of the name is the American actress Bobbie Phillips. Variants of the name include Bobbi and Bobby.

Where does the name Bobbie come from?

The name Bobbie is a diminutive form of Robert and Roberta, derived from the Old Germanic name Hrodberht and the Old High German name Hrōdebert. These names are composed of the Old High German words 'hruod' (fame, honor) and 'beraht' (shining, bright).

How do you pronounce Bobbie?

The pronunciation of Bobbie is clear and rhythmic. The name consists of two syllables and is pronounced as 'Bo-bie' [ˈbɔbi] or [ˈbɑbi]. The first part 'Bo' has a rounded and darker sound, which feels friendly and direct. The repetition of the 'b' creates a compact sound form. The bright ending syllable '-bie' gives the name a light touch. Overall, Bobbie sounds modern, straightforward, and lively – it is short and concise.

When is the name day of Bobbie?

The name day for Bobbie is celebrated on January 26, April 17, June 7, and September 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Bobbie is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,045 on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,714. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,955 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,037.

Nicknames & pet names

Bobbsen / Bobs

Famous people

• Barbara "Bobbie" Morse (character from the series "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.")
• Bobbie Beard (American actor)
• Bobbie Brown (actress from the USA)
• Bobbie Bruce (footballer from Great Britain)
• Bobbie Clarke (English musician)
• Bobbie Comber (English actor)
• Bobbie Cryner (English singer)
• Bobbie Dale (English football player)
• Bobbie Eakes (Georgia actress)
• Bobbie Friberg Da Cruz (Swedish football player)
• Bobbie Gentry (American country musician)
• Bobbie Goulding (English rugby player)
• Bobbie Graaf (Dutch racing rower)
• Bobbie Hagelin (Swedish ice hockey player)
• Bobbie Hanvey (photographer from England)
• Bobbie Heine (South African tennis player)
• Bobbie Heine Miller (South African tennis player)
• Bobbie Howard (American football player)
• Bobbie Johnson (model from the USA)
• Bobbie Louise Hawkins (American author)