Toby

The name Toby finds its origins in the English language and it is traditionally given by parents as a name for their son, although it is a gender-neutral name. It is the English variant of the names Tobias and Tobiah, which are Greek names. These names were inspired by the Hebrew biblical name Toviyah. The name Toby has been mentioned on several occasions in the Holy Bible; the Book of Tobit is also known as 'The Book of Toby'. The meaning of Toby and all of its variants is 'God is good'. There have been many famous figures with the name Toby and one of the most well known is the American actor Toby Maguire. He is famous for his roles in 'Spiderman' and 'Pleasantville'.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Diminutive of Tobias

Numerology

T is for touching, the way you show you are.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

B is for befriend, it is so easy for you.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Toby lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Toby

• Martha Virginia "Toby" Wing American actress

Toby in Pop Culture

• October "Toby" Daye main character in novels by Seanan McGuire
• Toby Bishop character in movie "Not Forgotten"
• Toby Hamee character in the Animorphs books by K. A. Applegate