English · Unisex name
Robin
“bright fame”
About the name Robin
Robin is an English name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘bright fame’. It is derived from the Old French ‘robinet’, a diminutive form connected to Robert, whose Germanic elements give the meaning bright fame. Robin Hood, the legendary English folk hero of Sherwood Forest, made the name widely known through medieval ballads. Robin is also the name of a songbird, and it has been given to girls since the twentieth century. Bearers include the actor Robin Williams.
- Meaning
- bright fame
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- ROH-bin(2 syl.)
Middle names for Robin
- Robin James
- Robin Alex
- Robin Taylor
- Robin Morgan
- Robin Sky
Questions about Robin
- What does Robin mean?
- Robin is an English name meaning "bright fame".
- How do you pronounce Robin?
- Robin is pronounced ROH-bin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Robin?
- Variants of Robin include Robyn, Robbin.
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