Bobby

See also: bobby

English

Alternative forms

• Bobbie, Bobbi

Etymology

From Bob +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈbɑbi/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈbɒbi/

• Audio (General Australian):

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• Rhymes: -ɒbi

Proper noun

Bobby

1. A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
   • 1944, Mazo de la Roche, The Building of Jalna, Dundurn Press Ltd, published 2009, →ISBN, page 163:

     It was a real irritation to Robert's parents to hear Adeline call him Bobby. They tried to intimate their disapproval by pronouncing his name very distinctly when they addressed him.

   • 2014 June 27, Holly Yan, “Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Womack dies”, in CNN‎:

     Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack died Friday, Womack’s publicist said. He was 70.

2. A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.

Related terms

• Bob
• Dobbin
• Rob
• Robbie