Hoby

Hoby Meaning & Origin

About Hoby
The name "Hoby" is of English origin and is derived from the medieval English word "hobby," which referred to a small horse or pony. As a name, Hoby is often associated with someone who is lively, energetic, and spirited, reflecting the characteristics of a small horse. It can also be seen as a variant of the name "Hobart," which means "bright or shining" in Old German. Overall, the name Hoby conveys a sense of liveliness, vigor, and brightness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hoby are male.

Hoby Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HP
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/hoby*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoby in Braille

Here's how to represent Hoby in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hoby in braille

How to Spell the Name Hoby in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hoby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hoby in sign language

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