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Bob Shawkey

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Personal Details

Given Name
Bob
Surname
Shawkey
Occupation
Baseball player

The Name Bob

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Bright fame or renowned.
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The Shawkey Surname

Origin
English or Irish
Meaning
Possibly a variant of a name derived from a personal name or occupational term.
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