Hob

The name Hob is of English origin. The meaning of Hob is 'bright,' 'fame' or 'something that shines.' It is commonly used for boys. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages. However, it is not very popular today. Hob is also a kind of small mythological spirit that is found in Northern England and the midlands of England. They are especially found on the Anglo-Scottish borders as per traditional folklore. They are described as small and hairy men. These men are considered mischievous in nature. Some famous people with the name Hob are Hob Broun, American Novelist, Hob Bryan II, an American politician, and Harvey Max 'Hob' Hiller, an American baseball player. Hob is also a commonly used name in Pop culture. For instance, Hob was a robot-like creature in the webcomic 'Dresden Codak' by Aaron Diaz, it was a character in the film 'RoboCop 2' and a character in the ‘Sandman Comic Series’ by Neil Gaiman.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

bright fame

Origin

English, diminutive of Robert

Numerology

H is for hero, as you appear to many.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

B is for bloom, your glow of life.

Lucky

Hob lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Hob

• Harvey Max "Hob" Hiller American baseball player
• Hob Broun American novelist
• (Wendell) Hob Bryan II American politician

Hob in Pop Culture

• Hob a robot,like creature in the webcomic "Dresden Codak" by Aaron Diaz
• Hob Gadling character in the The Sandman comic book series by Neil Gaiman
• Hob a character in film "RoboCop 2"
• Hob mentioned in the madrigal "Who made thee, Hob, forsake the plough?" by William Byrd