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Bobbi

Quick answerThe given name 'Bobbi' is derived from the diminutive form of Robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining reputation', with its linguistic root in Germanic languages.

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,834
TrendStable
Peak year1971
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristian
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#309

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Bobbi

The given name 'Bobbi' is derived from the diminutive form of Robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining reputation', with its linguistic root in Germanic languages.

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Etymology

The given name 'Bobbi' is derived from the diminutive form of Robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining reputation', with its linguistic root in Germanic languages. 'Bobbi' is commonly used in Western cultures, particularly in the United States, and has its roots in Christianity, with notable historical context in the name's association with Saint Robert, a 7th-century bishop.

Bobbi currently ranks #1,834 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.

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