Tobie is a spelling variant of Toby or Tobi, the Hebrew-origin name meaning God is good. The IE ending gives it a slightly softer, more whimsical feel than the standard forms. On a male dog, it reads as friendly, approachable, and slightly old-fashioned in the most comfortable way.
The Toby Family
Toby is a perennial pet name sitting much higher in the rankings — it's been popular on dogs in English-speaking countries for well over a century. Toby and its variants (Tobi, Tobie) share the same warmth and the same slightly bumbling-good-natured energy that the name has always projected. Tobie is the individualized variant for owners who want the sound without the ubiquity.
Literary and Cultural Background
Toby/Tobias appears across English literature: Uncle Toby in Tristram Shandy, Toby Belch in Twelfth Night. The name has been associated with loyal, pleasant characters for centuries. A dog named Tobie inherits that literary tradition, which is more than most names can claim.
Breed Fit
Tobie works well on friendly, medium-sized dogs — Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, Labs. Dogs who greet everyone at the door as if they've been expected. Forty-two registrations for a variant spelling is a genuine count. Every IE was typed with intent.