The name Dobie is primarily a gender-neutral name of American origin that means Clay Marble.
Short for Doberman Pinscher or the word adobe. Also a marble made out of clay. Dobie Gillis, character from the TV series "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis."
Baby Names Tip: Make your baby name easy to pronounce and easy to spell. You don't want your child to have to spell his or her name or correct pronunciation their entire lives. Remember, think of the name from the perspective of the child!