Bobby Liggins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Liggins — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Liggins is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bobby is a masculine given name of English origin. Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The surname Liggins: DeAndre Liggins (born 1988), American basketball player Ethel Liggins (1886–1970), British pianist, also known by her stage name Ethel Leginska Frederick Liggins (1873–1926), New Zealand cricketer Graham Liggins (1926–2010), New Zealand medical scientist Granville Liggins (born 1946), American American football player Jamalcolm Liggins (born 1996), American football player Jimmy Liggins (1918–1983), American R&B guitarist Joe Liggins (1916–1987), American R&B, jazz and blues pianist John Liggins (1829–1912), English episcopalian missionary John Liggins (1906–1976), English footballer Bobby is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 335K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bobby reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bobby

English

Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob.

Surname: Liggins

English

DeAndre Liggins (born 1988), American basketball player Ethel Liggins (1886–1970), British pianist, also known by her stage name Ethel Leginska Frederick Liggins (1873–1926), New Zealand cricketer Graham Liggins (1926–2010), New Zealand medical scientist Granville Liggins (born 1946), American American football player Jamalcolm Liggins (born 1996), American football player Jimmy Liggins (1918–1983), American R&B guitarist Joe Liggins (1916–1987), American R&B, jazz and blues pianist John Liggins (1829–1912), English episcopalian missionary John Liggins (1906–1976), English footballer

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bobby 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 Bobby by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bobby Liggins

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 Bobby Liggins:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Bobby?
The first name Bobby originates from English. Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob.
When was Bobby most popular?
The name Bobby reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Liggins?
The surname Liggins originates from English. DeAndre Liggins (born 1988), American basketball player Ethel Liggins (1886–1970), British pianist, also known by her stage name Ethel Leginska Frederick Liggins (1873–1926), New Zealand cricketer Graham Liggins (1926–2010), New Zealand medical scientist Granville Liggins (born 1946), American American football player Jamalcolm Liggins (born 1996), American football player Jimmy Liggins (1918–1983), American R&B guitarist Joe Liggins (1916–1987), American R&B, jazz and blues pianist John Liggins (1829–1912), English episcopalian missionary John Liggins (1906–1976), English footballer
How common is the surname Liggins?
The surname Liggins is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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