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Toby

Toby is a masculine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Tobias, but it may also be given as a standalone name. The form Tobias derives from Hebrew Toviyah, often interpreted as "Yahweh is good" or "God is good." The English nickname Toby has been in occasional use since at least the 18th century and remains common in English-speaking countries. Variants include Tobie and Tobias.

In literature and media, Toby appears as a range of characters, from Sir Toby Belch in Shakespeare's

Notable people named Toby include British actor Toby Jones and American country musician Toby Keith. The name

Twelfth
Night
to
contemporary
figures
in
film,
television,
and
literature.
The
broader
form
Tobias
is
used
in
religious
and
historical
contexts;
Tobias
is
the
hero
of
the
Book
of
Tobit
in
the
biblical
tradition,
and
the
name
appears
in
various
languages
with
spelling
variants.
is
widely
used
across
disciplines,
including
sports,
arts,
and
science,
reflecting
its
broad
popularity
in
English-speaking
societies.