What is Toby short for?

Tobias? That’s my best guess, but I doubt most Tobys today are actually named Tobias. Rather old fashioned name.

That would have been my guess as well. Can’t think of another derivation.

Yes, Tobias, a Jewish name.

One “famous” example: Toby Ziegler, a character on The West Wing.

Tobitha…at least in my neck of the woods…;)

Tobiah.

I once worked with a guy whose last name was Toby.

Kunta Kinte

Nah, @poofandmook has it right. It’s Tobias.

As I was looking for a link to the book I so loved as a child, I came across the movie made of it. Thanks for the question!

Toby Tyler

Oh, of course, Tobias Funke. Thanks, everyone!

Tobin

Anthoby – it’s Italian!

I have a kid in my class named Tobias but he goes by Toby. @cfrydj haha arrested development

October for a girl. :)