robin

Robin












Name Nerds main

FOR REAL: Robin started out as a medieval pet form of Robert. It was exclusively a male name until relatively recently. It was probably because of the bird of the same name that it became fashionable for girls in the 20th century.

diminutives: Rob, Robbie

related names: Robert, Roberta

Other recorded spellings: Robyn (Welsh form), Robbin, Robyne