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Toby name meaning
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Toby mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Toby
User Submitted Origins
English
69%
Hebrew
31%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 4 people from all over the world, the name Toby is of Hebrew origin and means "God is good".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Toby is of English origin and means "A strong and gifted individual".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Toby is of Greek origin and means "Good".
- According to 2 people from Philippines and the United Kingdom, the name Toby is of Fiction origin and means "Strong".
- A submission from Germany says the name Toby means "Gift" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Israel, the name Toby is of Jewish origin and means "In yiddish its a Pigeon".
- According to a user from Germany, the name Toby means "Toby Smith is a Minecraft youtuber known as Tubbo!!!".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun To"by
A small jug, pitcher, or mug, generally used for ale, shaped somewhat like a stout man, with a cocked hat forming the brim.
Etymology: Perh. from the proper name
Other Dictionary Sources
- A drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
Wiktionary
The Middle English vernacular form of Tobias.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- (rare) A female given name from Hebrew.
- A patronymic surname.
- (chiefly UK) in the traditional Punch and Judy show the showman's (live) dog trained to take part in the puppet show and to carry a bag around the audience soliciting donations.
From Shelta toba (“the road”).
- The superintendent of a street market.
Notable Persons Named Toby
Notable Persons Named Toby
Toby Jones
Toby Jones is an actor. He was most active from 1992 to present. Toby was born as the child of Freddie Jones on September 7th, 1966 in Hammersmith.
Toby Kebbell
Toby Kebbell is an actor. He has been prominent since 2000. Toby was given the name Tobias Alistair Patrick Kebbell on July 9th, 1982 in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, UK. Toby is also known as Kebbell and Tobias Alistair P. (birth name).
Toby Stephens
Toby Stephens is an actor. He has been prominent since 1992. Toby was born as the child of Maggie Smith and Robert Stephens on April 21st, 1969 in Middlesex Hospital.
Toby Alderweireld
Toby Alderweireld is a soccer player for the Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Beerschot AC, Ajax Youth Academy, AFC Ajax, Atlético Madrid, Southampton F.C., Belgium national youth football team, and Belgium national under-17 football team. Toby was born on March 2nd, 1989 in Antwerp. Toby is also known as Alderweireld and Tobias Albertine Maurits.
Toby Keith
Toby Keith is a country music musician. His ongoing career started in 1993. Toby was given the name Toby Keith Covel on July 8th, 1961.
Toby Regbo
Toby Regbo is an actor and musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 2006 to present. Toby was given the name Toby Finn Regbo on October 18th, 1991 in London, England, UK.
- Toby Turner
- Toby SchmitzActor
- Toby GerhartFootball Player
- Toby YoungJournalist
- Toby SmithKeyboardist
- Toby GadRecord Producer
- Toby WhithouseActor
- Toby Flood
- Toby AnstisRadio
- Toby LeungWriter
- Toby JepsonMusician
- Toby PerkinsPolitician
- Toby Ann StaviskyNew York State Senate
- Toby Mott
Notable Persons With the Last Name Toby
Notable Persons With the Last Name Toby
Ryan Toby
Ryan Toby is a singer, actor, artist, songwriter, and musician. He was most prominent from 1992 to present. Ryan was given the name Maurice Ryan Toby on November 26th, 1976 in Willingboro Township, New Jersey.
Doug Toby
Doug Toby is an actor. He was most active from 1979 to 1995. Doug was given the name Douglas Alan Zahn on July 13th, 1964 in Los Angeles. Doug is also known as Doug Tobey, Tobey, and Doug.
Ronald Toby
Ronald was born in 1942.
Gabriel Toby
Gabriel Toby is a Deputy Governor of Rivers State and Deputy Governor ofRivers State. Gabriel was born in Opobo. Gabriel is also known as George and Tamunobiebere.
Joseph Toby
Joseph Toby is a soccer player for the Flagler College, Orlando City U-23, FC JAX Destroyers, IMG Academy Bradenton, Orlando City SC, Arizona United SC, and Jacksonville Armada FC. Joseph was born on February 6th, 1989 in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Darren Toby
Darren Toby is a soccer player for the Charlotte Eagles, University of Mobile, College of Charleston, Syracuse Silver Knights, and VSI Tampa Bay FC. Darren was born on January 18th, 1982 in Lowlands, Trinidad and Tobago.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Toby | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 60.01% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 29.59% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.17% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.87% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.49% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Toby
People with the last name Toby are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Toby
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