What Does the Name Bob Mean

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Bob Name Meaning

English, DutchShort form of ROBERT. It arose later than Dob, Hob and Nob, which were medieval rhyming nicknames of Robert. It was borne by the character Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol'...

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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