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Oh, dude, it's like magic, but not really. So, back in the day, people used to love shortening names because, you know, efficiency and stuff. So, Robert got the snazzy nickname Bob because someone decided to chop off a few letters. Voila! Bob was born. It's like the evolution of names, man.

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Why is Bobby a nickname for Robert?

"Robert" is originally from the Norman French and means "of bright fame." It was originally pronounced similar to as it is in contemporary French: "Roe'-bear." As the name became popular and was translated into various other languages, it retained its essential form. Thus, it is "Roberto" in Spanish and the common nickname for it is "Beto," which plays off of the latter part of the name's sound.Thus, if translators from English to Spanish want to translate "Bob" or "Bobby," they should properly use Beto as opposed to Roberto because both are nicknames and thus form the closest equivalent. Since "Bob" or "Bobby" doesn't exist in the Spanish language, the derivation of the nickname obviously has nothing to do with that language. (Bobby does exist in German as "Bobbi.") "Bob" is derived from the first part of Robert, and not its latter part as with its Spanish nickname. (Note: Some Hispanic men named Roberto have chosen to call themselves "Bob" strictly due to the American influence.)When taken into English, Robert retained the same spelling but was simply pronounced somewhat differently: "Rah'-bert." As is common with English names, the name was eventually shortened to "Rob" as a nickname and "Robby" for a boy. Fads and fashions come and go and "Robin" was also popular for awhile until people started naming girls that.However, the most common and enduring nickname through the years has been "Bob," and--as is common with boys names in English--adding the short "i"(or "y") sound to form the diminutive for boys. The probable reason why Bob stuck and has endured so long is the palindrome nature of "Bob" and the fact that it rolls off the tongue so easily. Also, "Bobby" sounds so naturally boyish and was for years the quintessential American boy's name."Bob" was rhymed from "Rob" and stuck (as "Dob" did not after a brief period of usage) in the same way that "Dick" was rhymed from "Rick," which itself is a corruption of "Rich," which is short for Richard. Another example of a nickname via the rhyming process is "Bill" from "Will," short for William.


How did Robert turn into Bob and William turn into Bill?

Diminutives such as Bill for William, Bob for Robert, Peg for Margaret, Polly for Molly/Mary, and Ted for Edward are not readily explainable. From: http://www.behindthename.com/glossary/view/diminutive


What is the nickname of?

Robbie, Bob or Bobbie.


Why is Bob short for Robert an Dick short for Richard?

The nickname "Bob" evolved from the medieval English pronunciation of "Rob" from "Robert." Similarly, "Dick" developed from the rhyming slang in the Middle Ages where "Rick" from "Richard" evolved into "Dick." Over time, these shortened forms became commonly used nicknames.


Which noun is Bob?

The noun 'Bob' (capital B) is a proper noun, the name (usually a nickname) of a specific person.The noun 'bob' (lower case b) is a common noun, a general word for an up and down movement; woman's or child's short haircut; a weight hanging from a fishing line; a word for a thing.The word 'bob' is also a verb: bob, bobs, bobbing, bobbed.

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How did the name 'robert' turn into the nickname of 'dick'?

It does not. Robert is shortened to Rob Robby, Robbie or Bob. Richard is shortened to Rich, Ricky and Dick


What is a palindrome for Robert's nickname?

A palindrome for Robert's nickname would be "Bob." It reads the same forwards and backwards, just like a palindrome should. So there you have it, Bob is the palindrome for Robert's nickname.


What is mr incredible's real name?

Robert park. His nickname is bob. ......."


Is bob a Latin name?

No, it's Anglo-Saxon. Robert (from which the nickname Bob comes) means "Shining with fame."


How do spell bobby as a boys name?

The male given name "Bobby" or Bob is often a nickname for Robert.


Who names their son Bob?

Parents who like simple and traditional names may choose to name their son Bob. Bob is a common nickname for names like Robert or Bobby. It's a classic and easy-to-pronounce name that some parents may prefer.


What is the nickname of Robert?

Robbie, Bob or Bobbie.


Why is Bob short of Robert?

"Bob" is a common nickname for "Robert" because in the Middle Ages, "Rob" was a diminutive of Robert, and adding an extra letter "b" created "Bob." This shorter version was easier to say and became a popular nickname.


How did Bob become a nickname for Robert?

i think it is because Bob rymes with Rob


What is Robert Laurence Stines nickname?

bob jovial


Where did the name Bob come from in Bob Marleys name?

Well, his mom needed a passport so she could go to America. The guy at the passport place told him that his name was a girl's name. Bob Marley's name then was Nesta Robert Marley. So the man decided to change his name to Robert Nesta Marley. Bob is short for Robert.


What is the Palindromes for Robert's nickname?

Radar, like the character Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly on MASH.