Toby

What does the baby name Toby mean? Learn about what Toby means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Toby - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Toby: T-O-B-Y, is a 4-letter female given name.
Meaning of Toby: God is good.
Origin of Toby: The name 'Toby' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Tobiah' or 'Tobias'. It has its roots in the Old Testament of the Bible and is often associated with the story of Tobiah in the Book of Tobit. The name 'Tobiah' means 'God is good' or 'Yahweh is good' in Hebrew.; English Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Toby: Tobe; Tobee; Tobey; Tobi; Tobie; Tova; Tove
Popularity of Toby: The name 'Toby' has been used as a given name for girls, although it is more commonly associated with boys. In terms of popularity, 'Toby' has had varying levels of usage over the years. It reached its peak popularity for girls in the United States in the 1970s, but has since declined in usage.; Toby currently has no likes. Be the first to like this name.

Etymology of Toby

As mentioned earlier, the name 'Toby' is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name 'Tobiah' or 'Tobias'. The name 'Tobiah' is composed of two elements: 'tov', meaning 'good' or 'goodness', and 'Yah', a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, 'Yahweh'. Therefore, 'Toby' can be interpreted as 'God is good' or 'goodness of God. '

Cultural Significance of Toby

The name 'Toby' does not have significant cultural or religious associations. It is more commonly seen as a nickname or a diminutive form of longer names such as 'Tobiah' or 'Tobias'. However, it may hold personal significance for individuals who bear the name or those who choose it for their children.