Tobias facts for kids

Tobias is a cool name that comes from Greece. It's actually a Greek version of an old Hebrew name called Tobijah. What does it mean? It means "God is good"! People often use it as a boy's name in places like Germany, Scandinavia, the United States, and among Jewish people. In countries where people speak English, it's often shortened to Toby. Other short forms are Tobi (in English and Germany) and Tobbe (in Sweden). Sometimes, Tobias is also used as a last name.

Tobias in the Bible

The name Tobias appears several times in The Bible. It's a very old and important name there.

• One famous Tobias is the son of Tobit. There's even an old book in the Bible called the "Book of Tobias," which is now known as the Book of Tobit.
• There was also Tobias the elder, who was Tobit's father.
• Other people named Tobias include the father of Hircanus and a man named Tobiah (Ammonite).

Famous People Named Tobias

Many interesting people throughout history and even in stories have been named Tobias.

Fictional Characters

• Tobias (Animorphs): This is a main character from the popular Animorphs book series. He's a boy who can turn into a hawk!
• Tobias Beecher: A character from the TV show Oz.
• Tobias Fünke: A funny character from the TV comedy Arrested Development.
• Tobias Snape: He is the father of Severus Snape, a well-known character from the Harry Potter books.
• Tobias Whale: A supervillain character from DC Comics.

Artists and Musicians

• Tobias Bernstrup: A modern artist who creates interesting digital art and music.
• Tobias Hume: A composer and soldier from a long time ago.
• Tobias Sammet: A vocalist from the band Edguy. He's known for his powerful singing.
• Tobias Stimmer: A painter and illustrator from the 1500s.

Athletes

• Tobias Angerer: A cross-country skier who has won many awards.
• Tobias Arlt: A luger, which is someone who races down an icy track on a small sled.
• Tobias Hysén: A footballer who played for IFK Göteborg.
• Tobias Linderoth: Another footballer who played for Galatasaray.
• Tobias Unger: An athlete who competes in track and field.

Writers and Thinkers

• Tobias S. Buckell: A science fiction author who writes exciting stories.
• Tobias Hill: A poet and novelist from England.
• Tobias Jones (writer): An author and journalist.
• Tobias Wolff: A well-known American writer.

Tobias as a Middle Name

Sometimes, Tobias is used as a middle name. Here are a few examples:

• Johan Tobias Sergel: A famous Swedish sculptor.
• Johann Tobias Bürg: An astronomer who studied the stars and planets.

Names Like Tobias

Some names are similar to Tobias or come from it.

• Tobey Maguire: A famous actor, whose first name "Tobey" is a form of Tobias.
• Tobiah ben Eliezer: A scholar from a long time ago.

Other Uses of Tobias

The name Tobias isn't just for people!

• Tobias, Nebraska: This is a small village in the United States.
• Tobias (bass guitar company): A company that makes special bass guitars.
• Tobias and the Angel: This is the name of a community opera.