Bob
/bɑb/
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Bob is an English name, traditionally a diminutive of Robert, derived from the Old Germanic name 'Hrodebert', meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous'. It conveys a sense of renown and brilliance. As a standalone name, Bob is simple, approachable, and has a timeless charm in English-speaking cultures.
Bob Woodward
Journalist, Broke the Watergate story
Bob Woodruff
Journalist, Co-Anchor, World News Tonight
Bob Wise
Politician, Governor of West Virginia, 2001-05
Bob Wills
Musician, King of Western Swing
Bob Wian
Business, Founder of Bob's Big Boy
Bob Whittaker
Politician, Congressman from Kansas, 1979-91
Bob Whitehead
Computer Programmer, Chopper Command, Stampede
Bob West
Actor, Voice of Barney the Purple Dinosaur
Bob Welch
Guitarist, Guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, 1971-74
Bob Weir
Guitarist, Rhythm guitar for Grateful Dead
Bob Weinstein
Film/TV Producer, Miramax and Dimension Films
Bob Walkup
Politician, Mayor of Tucson
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