Bob: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Bob
Origin of the name Robert:
Introduced to England by the Normans, Robert is derived from the Old High German Hruodperht, a compound name composed of the elements hruod (fame) and perht (bright). The name was borne by Robert I (d. 1035), duke of Normandy and father of William the Conqueror, and by three kings of Scotland.
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Too overused/common
plainest and most boring name ever
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My Grandfather's name
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Bobby, Boob
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Comedian Bob Saget.
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Sponge Bob:)
Bob the Builder XD
Bob the Butler :DDDD
Silent Bob
Bobby from Bobby's World
