Toby
Meaning of Toby
The name Toby is a charming and versatile unisex name, pronounced as TOH-bee (/ˈtoʊbi/) in English. It originates from the Hebrew name Tobias, which means "God is good." Over the years, Toby has maintained a steady presence in baby name rankings in the United States. Although it has seen fluctuations in popularity, it consistently remains a beloved choice for parents. The name Toby evokes a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with characters in literature and film who embody kindness and loyalty. Its timeless appeal makes it a wonderful choice for modern parents seeking a name that is both classic and contemporary.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as TOH-bee (/ˈtɒbi/)
American English
- Pronunced as TOH-bee (/ˈtoʊbi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Toby
| Toby Keith is an American country music artist known for hits like "Should've Been a Cowboy" and has released multiple successful albums. |
| Toby Stephens is a British actor known for his roles in James Bond, Jane Eyre, Black Sails, Lost in Space, and the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. |
| Toby Morton is a multi-talented American comedian, filmmaker, and political critic known for his work in satire and comedy series like South Park and Mad TV. |
| Toby Slater - Tobias Lewis Slater was an English singer-songwriter and musician, known for his work as the lead singer of the 1990s indie pop band Catch, as well as for his solo music and his involvement with the band Tough Love. |
| Toby Froud is an English-American artist, puppeteer, and filmmaker known for his role in the film Labyrinth and his work in special effects design and puppetry for various film and television projects. |
| Toby Finn Regbo is an English actor known for his roles in Mr. Nobody, Reign, The Last Kingdom, Medici: Masters of Florence, A Discovery of Witches, and Platform 7. |
| Toby Kebbell - Tobias Alistair Patrick Kebbell is an English actor known for his roles in a variety of films and TV series, including "Dead Man's Shoes," "War Horse," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Kong: Skull Island," and "Servant." |
| Toby Schmitz is an Australian actor and playwright. |
| Toby Simkin is a renowned theatrical producer and impresario known for his work on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in London's West End, and for his contributions to developing a national theatre network in China. |
| Toby Gard is an English video game character designer and consultant, known for his role in creating the iconic fictional female British archaeologist Lara Croft, who holds a Guinness World Record as the "most successful human video game heroine." |
| Toby Jay Heytens is an American attorney, law professor, and United States circuit judge known for his service as the solicitor general of Virginia from 2018 to 2021. |
| Toby King is a professional rugby league footballer known for playing as a centre for the Warrington Wolves and representing Ireland, England, and the England Knights at international level. |
| Toby Moll - Tobias "Toby" Mortimer Moll, a South African rugby union player from Cape Town, earned a single cap for South Africa in 1910 and played for Randfontein RFC, Transvaal, and Western Province. |
| Toby Collyer - Tobias Christopher Collyer is an English professional footballer known for his role as a Defensive midfielder at Manchester United. |
| William Toby Martin is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, academic, and lecturer at the University of Huddersfield UK, known for his solo career and as the former frontman of the band Youth Group. |
