Bobby or Bobbi?
Two spellings, side by side.
Bobby and Bobbi are two spellings of the same sound. Bobby is listed with the meaning "Short for robert; abbreviation of robert; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum" and Bobbi with "A modern English diminutive used for both Roberta and Barbara. It has evolved into a standalone name for girls". Bobby is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Bobby | Bobbi |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Short for robert; abbreviation of robert; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum | A modern English diminutive used for both Roberta and Barbara. It has evolved into a standalone name for girls. |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Bobby | Bob-bi |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Bobby and Bobbi
Is Bobby or Bobbi more common?
Bobby is more often searched and saved on this site; Bobbi is also used.
Do Bobby and Bobbi mean the same?
Bobby: "Short for robert; abbreviation of robert; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum". Bobbi: "A modern English diminutive used for both Roberta and Barbara. It has evolved into a standalone name for girls".
How do you say Bobby?
Bobby and Bobbi are said the same way.
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