Is Toby a name on its own, or is it short for something? Was it originally short for something?
Tobias? That’s my best guess, but I doubt most Tobys today are actually named Tobias. Rather old fashioned name.
That would have been my guess as well. Can’t think of another derivation.
Yes, Tobias, a Jewish name.
One “famous” example: Toby Ziegler, a character on The West Wing.
Tobitha…at least in my neck of the woods…;)
Tobiah.
I once worked with a guy whose last name was Toby.
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Nah, @poofandmook has it right. It’s Tobias.
As I was looking for a link to the book I so loved as a child, I came across the movie made of it. Thanks for the question!
Toby Tyler
Oh, of course, Tobias Funke. Thanks, everyone!
Tobin
Anthoby – it’s Italian!
I have a kid in my class named Tobias but he goes by Toby. @cfrydj haha arrested development
October for a girl. :)