Hobbes - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Hobbes \

is of Old English origin. Variant of Robert (Old English, Old German) "bright fame". Thomas Hobbes was a 17th-century English philosopher. The popular cartoon stuffed tiger created by Bill Watterson was named after him.

Hobbes has 2 variant forms: Hob and Hobbs.

Hobbes is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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