What Does Bobby Soxers Mean?

Bobby soxer is a term for the wildly enthusiastic, teenage female fans of 1940s traditional pop music, in particular that of singer Frank Sinatra. Bobby soxers were usually teenage girls in high schools and colleges, who got their name from the popular bobby socks that they wore.

Why are they called bobby soxers?

They also received their name because they resemble what real baby dolls wear. ... The name 'Bobby' sock came from the bobby sock to replace nylon stockings. 'Bobby' sock came from the British slang for British police officers. One was dubbed a Bobby Soxer if one wore bobby socks and listened to Frankie Sinatra.

Whose fans were called the bobby soxers?

Frank Sinatra and the 'bobby-soxers' | 1940-1949 | Guardian Century.