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Dobie

Dobie

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A surname or male first name used by real people and fictional characters
  • proper noun
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  • "Houston used to be a truly Southern city," J. Frank Dobie said a few months ago.
  • Frank Dobie
  • J. Frank Dobie

DCI Dobie, his friend is Jodie's auntie.

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Examples

  • "Well, what should I have said?" Dobie rolled his eyes.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • "I want to know what happened to Dobie," Judith said.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Or you give it to Dobie and tell him it's for his mother.

    The Burrowers (2008)

  • Says she found Dobie near some hotel.

    In Dreams (1999)

  • Well, maybe Dobie and the boys, then.

    Nickelodeon (1976)

  • Josh has sent Victoria and Dobie to another theme park.

  • Then Martin turned toward the door, pulling Dobie by the elbow.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • But after Dobie left, a strange anticipation drew her to the keyboard.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Her partner, a certain Mrs. Dobie, was half-owner and had her house in the village of Hampstead.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • J. Frank Dobie, a famous author and folklorist, wrote extensively about Texas culture.

Surface Forms

Dobie main

Etymology

The word Dobie probably began as a family name from the pet name Dob, a 'short form' of Robert used long ago when people made rhyming nicknames, for example Rob became Dob. So Dobie today is used as a surname or a friendly first name, and remembering Dob helps you see why it feels like a personal name.