Meaning: Short form of Robert: bright fame; also the robin bird
The story
Robin began as an English affectionate form of Robert. It can also be chosen for the red-breasted bird, making the family-name route and the nature association distinct possibilities.
Nicknames
- Rob
- Robbie
Spellings & variants
- Robyn
Famous namesakes
- Robin WilliamsActor
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Robin comes from English.
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