Robin

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Robin has various meanings depending on the origin. In English, it means "bright fame" or "famous brilliance". In French, it means "famed"; in Germanic, it means "famous" or "shining".
Pronunciation
RAHB-in(American English)
RAW-BEHN(French)
RAW-bin(Dutch)
RAWB-in(British English)
RO-bin(Czech)
ROB-in
Popularity
In the United States, Robin was in the top 1000 most popular names for babies from the 1930s to the 1990s, with peak popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. It has since declined in popularity, ranking at #1004 in 2020. In England, it was one of the top 100 names for boys in the early 1900s and has remained a popular unisex name since then.

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Robin Name meanings & History

English, French, and Germanic. The name Robin has various meanings depending on the origin. In English, it means "bright fame" or "famous brilliance". In French, it means "famed"; in Germanic, it means "famous" or "shining". Medieval English diminutive of Robert, now usually regarded as an independent name. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor. In modern times it has also been used as a feminine name, and it may sometimes be given in reference to the red-breasted bird. Robin is commonly used as a first name for both boys and girls, but it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Robin: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Robin:

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate

B: Bashful,Brains,Bountiful,Beauty

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

N: Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neat,Nagging

Robin is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Robin Williams (actor and comedian), Robin Thicke (singer), Robin Wright (actress), Robin van Persie (footballer).

2.) Robin (Unisex)

Usage: German

Meanings: Bright fame

Other Forms: Robinn, Robyn


3.) Robin (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) robin. A form of Roberta.

Other Forms: Rebin, Rebina, Rebinah, Rebine, Rebyn, Rebyna, Rebynah, Rebyne, Robann, Robban, Robbana, Robbanah, Robbane, Robben, Robbena, Robbenah, Robbene, Robbin, Robbina, Robbinah, Robbine, Robbon, Robeen, Roben, Robena, Robenah, Robenia, Robeniah, Robian, Robina, Robinah, Robine, Robinia, Robiniah, Robinn, Robon


4.) ROBIN (Male)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: Originally a pet form of Robert (bright with fame), Robin is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See ROBERT. (RO-BEEN)


5.) ROBIN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A pet form of Robert, Robin is also occasionally bestowed as an independent given name. Roibin is the Irish equivalent. (RO-BIN)


6.) Robin (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Robert.

Other Forms: Roban, Robban, Robben, Robbin, Robbon, Roben, Robinet, Robinn, Robon, Roibin


7.) ROBIN (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originally a pet form of the name Robert (bright fame), Robin is now commonly used in reference to the bird of the same name. Short: Rob. Pet: Robbie, Robby.


8.) ROBIN (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originated as a pet form of the male name Robert (bright fame). See ROBERT. Now, however, Robin is commonly bestowed as a female name, usually in reference to the bird of the same name. Var: Robina, Robyn. (ROBIN, RAH-BIN)


9.) Robin (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) gregarious

Other Forms: Robb, Robbin, Robby, Robyn


10.) Robin (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) taken by the wind; bird

Other Forms: Robbie, Robby, Robinn, Robinne, Robyn


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