Full name for Bobbie?

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I really love the girls name Bobbie but worry it's a bit too much of a nickname to give as a full name (although is it really much different to names like Annie and Katie which both started out as nicknames?!)

If we wanted a longer name are there any others apart from the obvious Roberta and the less obvious Barbara(!) and Robyn?

The adult Bobbie I know is actually called Elizabeth. Not sure if it's a valid nickname derived from Elizabeth or more of just a pet/family name.
Come to think of it I also know a Polly who's real name is Elizabeth

Bobbie could theoretically work for anything with a strong B sound in it. The issue with having Bathsheba/Rebecca etc with Bobbie as nickname is there is no guarantee it will stick, and she may choose the long form rather than Bobbie. Depending on your surname you could also have BOB initials to get Bobbie. Again contrived, but another option.

Roberta.

I think if you love the name, then use the name. I don't understand contriving nn's or shorts - just call the DC the name you like!

What I mean is, that's the only name I can think of which would be shortened to Bobbie.

Robina is an option.

I'd just use Bobbie or Roberta. Otherwise people aren't going to naturally shorten it.

I can’t think of any longer versions than those you already mentioned. I really like Bobbie for a girl though it’s so cute. Maybe you could choose a more formal middle name to balance it out though. Good luck.

Is Bobbette a name?

@HoldontoOneMoreDay

I think if you love the name, then use the name. I don't understand contriving nn's or shorts - just call the DC the name you like!

Totally agree!

Never understood why people feel the need to give a name that they have no intention of using.

Bobbyanne?

The Bobbie at my children's school is a Robyn. Not that Robyn is ever used.

I have a friend called Bobbie she loves it and it isn't short for anything

I used to know an Elizabeth who had Bob as a nickname.

Robina

Bobby-Anne might work?

@KoalaOok

Is Bobbette a name?

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@KoalaOok

Is Bobbette a name?

This made me spit my tea out! 😂

@HoldontoOneMoreDay

I think if you love the name, then use the name. I don't understand contriving nn's or shorts - just call the DC the name you like!

This.

Love Roberta.

@HoldontoOneMoreDay

I think if you love the name, then use the name. I don't understand contriving nn's or shorts - just call the DC the name you like!

100% this

Bobsicle.

Or just Bobbie.

I knew a Bobby called Robyn.

Bobbie-jo, l cannot remember the singer, but it was once in the charts when l was a kid!

I used to work with someone called Bobbie, but her real name was Barbara. I have also known Bobbie to be used by someone at school who’s name was Babette, but she hated it!

I completely disagree with pps saying give the name you like. I think it kinder to give a child options when it is so clearly a diminutive (and more commonly known for males). It doesn’t cost more to put a full name on a bc. You can pick a full name and always call her Bobbie. You get a name you like and she gets a name that has a little more flexibility.