Bobbie Willis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobbie Willis — English
101K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobbie Willis is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bobbie is a feminine given name of English origin. Bobby (given name), a list of names Bobby (surname), a list of surnames Bobby (actress), from Bangladesh Bobby (rapper) (born 1995), from South Korea Bobby (screenwriter) (born 1983), Indian screenwriter Bobby, one half of the Indian screenwriting duo Bobby–Sanjay Bobby, old slang for a constable in British law enforcement Bobby, disused British railway term for a signalman As a nickname Bobbie Barwell (1895–1985), New Zealand photographer Robert F. Kennedy (1925–1968), American politician and lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The surname Willis: Willis is a surname of English, Norman French, and Scottish origin. The oldest extant family of the name, the Willes family of Warwickshire, formerly of Newbold Comyn and Fenny Compton, has used the spellings 'Willis,' 'Willys,' and 'Wyllys' and appear in records from 1330. In this case, the name derives from the name de Welles (under which name the family were Lincolnshire noblemen) which comes from the Norman name de Vallibus (meaning 'of the valley'), which in turn was derived from the Vaux family tree. Bobbie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 101K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bobbie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bobbie

English

Bobby (given name), a list of names Bobby (surname), a list of surnames Bobby (actress), from Bangladesh Bobby (rapper) (born 1995), from South Korea Bobby (screenwriter) (born 1983), Indian screenwriter Bobby, one half of the Indian screenwriting duo Bobby–Sanjay Bobby, old slang for a constable in British law enforcement Bobby, disused British railway term for a signalman As a nickname Bobbie Barwell (1895–1985), New Zealand photographer Robert F. Kennedy (1925–1968), American politician and lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Surname: Willis

French

Willis is a surname of English, Norman French, and Scottish origin. The oldest extant family of the name, the Willes family of Warwickshire, formerly of Newbold Comyn and Fenny Compton, has used the spellings 'Willis,' 'Willys,' and 'Wyllys' and appear in records from 1330. In this case, the name derives from the name de Welles (under which name the family were Lincolnshire noblemen) which comes from the Norman name de Vallibus (meaning 'of the valley'), which in turn was derived from the Vaux family tree.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bobbie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bobbie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bobbie Willis

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bobbie Willis:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bobbie?
The first name Bobbie originates from English. Bobby (given name), a list of names Bobby (surname), a list of surnames Bobby (actress), from Bangladesh Bobby (rapper) (born 1995), from South Korea Bobby (screenwriter) (born 1983), Indian screenwriter Bobby, one half of the Indian screenwriting duo Bobby–Sanjay Bobby, old slang for a constable in British law enforcement Bobby, disused British railway term for a signalman As a nickname Bobbie Barwell (1895–1985), New Zealand photographer Robert F. Kennedy (1925–1968), American politician and lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
When was Bobbie most popular?
The name Bobbie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Willis?
The surname Willis originates from French. Willis is a surname of English, Norman French, and Scottish origin. The oldest extant family of the name, the Willes family of Warwickshire, formerly of Newbold Comyn and Fenny Compton, has used the spellings 'Willis,' 'Willys,' and 'Wyllys' and appear in records from 1330. In this case, the name derives from the name de Welles (under which name the family were Lincolnshire noblemen) which comes from the Norman name de Vallibus (meaning 'of the valley'), which in turn was derived from the Vaux family tree.
What are the origins of the name Bobbie Willis?
The name Bobbie Willis combines two different traditions: the first name Bobbie has English roots, while the surname Willis originates from French.
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