Hobbes

English variation of Robert. "bright fame"

"bright fame"

Hobbes Origin and Meaning

The name Hobbes is a boy's name of English origin meaning "bright fame".

All varieties of Hob are antiquated nicknames for Robert, though this one is saddled with the "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon association.

Hobbes Popularity

• 98 Cats 2020

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Famous People Named Hobbes

• Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury English political philosopher

Hobbes in Pop Culture

• "Calvin & Hobbes " comic strip featuring Hobbes, a stuffed tiger
• Hobbes a character in the Fables comic book series
• Miranda Hobbes a lead character on "Sex and the City"