Bobby

Bobby is an English diminutive of Robert, which derives from the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements hrod (fame) and beraht (bright), meaning roughly bright fame. The name Robert was brought to England by the Normans and became widely popular throughout the Middle Ages, producing the affectionate short forms Bob and Bobby over time. Bobby gained additional cultural resonance in Britain through association with police officers, a nickname stemming from Sir Robert Peel, who founded the Metropolitan Police in 1829. Related forms include Rob, Robbie, Robin, and the feminine Roberta.