Bob

Bob is an English name that originated as a medieval rhyming nickname for Robert, following a common pattern in Middle English of substituting the initial consonant of a name (as with Bill for William and Ted for Edward). Robert itself derives from the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of the elements hrod, meaning fame, and beraht, meaning bright. The name has been widely used in English-speaking countries and is associated with numerous historical and cultural figures, including Bob Hope and Bob Dylan. Related forms include Rob, Robbie, Bobby, and the full form Robert.