Dobbie
Pronunciation: [ d-AHB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dobbie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 11 babies have been named Dobbie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dobbie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,491 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,491
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dobbie
Dobbie is a boy name .
Is Dobbie a boy or girl name? Dobbie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,491 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,636. Dobbie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dobbie is currently ranked #29,491 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dobbie include Dob, Dobb, Dobby, Doy, Doie, and Dobkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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