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Rob (male)

Variants:Bob (M) Rab (M)
Diminutive for:Robert (M) Robin (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

English short form of Robert, from Old German "bright fame"; also short form of Robin [q.v.].
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