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Bob Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "bob" is "bright fame", and is used often for "given name for boys".
Bob Name Details
Bob is a diminutive form of Robert, derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert, which means 'bright fame'. It has been used as a given name for boys since the Middle Ages and remains popular in English-speaking countries.
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