Hob

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hob is a name with multiple meanings. It can be a short form of the name Robert or Robin, which means "bright fame" or "famous brilliance". It can also mean "elf" or "goblin" which refers to a mischievous supernatural creature.
Popularity
The name Hob is not very popular around the world. It has not been in the top 1000 names in the USA in the last 100 years, according to Social Security Administration records.

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Hob Name meanings & History

Hob is a name with multiple meanings. It can be a short form of the name Robert or Robin, which means "bright fame" or "famous brilliance". It can also mean "elf" or "goblin" which refers to a mischievous supernatural creature. Medieval short form of Robert. Hob is used as a given name in English-speaking countries. It is more commonly used as a nickname or short form of Robert or Robin.

Zodiac Sign of Hob: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hob:

H: Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Haggle

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious

B: Brains,Beauty,Bashful,Bountiful

Hob is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Hob (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Hob is a diminutive or nickname for the name Robert, meaning "bright with fame". It can also mean "elf" or "small creature" in folklore.


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Description: Hob is a diminutive or nickname for the name Robert, meaning "bright with fame". It can also mean "elf" or "small creature" in folklore. Frisian short form of names that have hugu for a first element, and of which the second element starts with a "b." The name Hugubert is a good example of that. Hob is a rare and unconventional name, that can be a great choice for parents looking for something unique.

Related Names to Hob

Robert, Hobbes, Rob, Bobby, Robin.

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