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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Bob is: Abbreviation of Robert.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Bob is: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Bob is: Abbreviation of Robert.

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