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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Toby is: Abbreviation of the Hebrew name Tobiah meaning 'Jah is good.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Toby is: The Lord is good.

Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:

In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Toby is: Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Sir Toby Belch, uncle of Olivia.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Toby is: Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Sir Toby Belch, uncle of Olivia.

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