Bobby

Bobby is a diminutive or nickname form of the name Robert, which has its roots in the Germanic name Hrodebert. The name is derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'.

The name Robert gained popularity due to its association with several prominent figures throughout history, including Robert the Bruce, the famous Scottish king, and Robert Guiscard, a Norman adventurer who played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy.

Bobby became a popular diminutive form of Robert, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. It has been a common name for boys and men for centuries, and is often seen as a friendly and approachable variation of the more formal Robert.

While Bobby is primarily associated with the male gender, it has occasionally been used as a feminine name as well, though less commonly.