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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is good

Tobey is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. It’s a variant of Toby, a shortened form of Tobias, which is the anglicized version of the Hebrew Toviyah, meaning “God is good.” Though Toby is the more common spelling, Tobey was popularized by Tobey Maguire, the actor best known for his role in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies. Whichever spelling you prefer, this classic biblical name makes a timeless choice for baby.