Toby
Toby is a medieval form of Tobias used in English. The historical connection is to that longer biblical name, rather than to an independent English word. The reference also records some feminine use in the twentieth century.
- Meaning
- A medieval form of Tobias
- Name or word origin
- English form of a biblical name
Sources and meaning notes
This entry verifies the Tobias relationship without claiming that Toby itself is an English vocabulary phrase.
- Behind the Name: Toby The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
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Catalog grouping: Male. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Names in similar collections to Toby
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