Bobby Wooldridge

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Wooldridge — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Wooldridge 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 Wooldridge: Adrian Wooldridge, Washington bureau chief of the Economist Alexander Penn Wooldridge (1847–1930), mayor of Austin, Texas Ben Wooldridge (born 1999), American football player Billy Wooldridge (1878–1945), English footballer who spent his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers Charles Thomas Wooldridge (1866–1896), immortalised in The Ballad of Reading Gaol Charlie Wooldridge (1897–1982), American baseball player Dean Wooldridge (1913–2006), prominent engineer in the aerospace industry Doug Wooldridge (born 1985), Canadian rugby union player Floyd Wooldridge (1928–2008), American baseball player G. 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: Wooldridge

English

Adrian Wooldridge, Washington bureau chief of the Economist Alexander Penn Wooldridge (1847–1930), mayor of Austin, Texas Ben Wooldridge (born 1999), American football player Billy Wooldridge (1878–1945), English footballer who spent his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers Charles Thomas Wooldridge (1866–1896), immortalised in The Ballad of Reading Gaol Charlie Wooldridge (1897–1982), American baseball player Dean Wooldridge (1913–2006), prominent engineer in the aerospace industry Doug Wooldridge (born 1985), Canadian rugby union player Floyd Wooldridge (1928–2008), American baseball player G.

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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 Wooldridge

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 Wooldridge:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Wooldridge?
The surname Wooldridge originates from English. Adrian Wooldridge, Washington bureau chief of the Economist Alexander Penn Wooldridge (1847–1930), mayor of Austin, Texas Ben Wooldridge (born 1999), American football player Billy Wooldridge (1878–1945), English footballer who spent his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers Charles Thomas Wooldridge (1866–1896), immortalised in The Ballad of Reading Gaol Charlie Wooldridge (1897–1982), American baseball player Dean Wooldridge (1913–2006), prominent engineer in the aerospace industry Doug Wooldridge (born 1985), Canadian rugby union player Floyd Wooldridge (1928–2008), American baseball player G.
How common is the surname Wooldridge?
The surname Wooldridge is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.
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