Robin at a glance
- Meaning
- “bright fame”
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ROB-in
- Other forms
- Robyn, Robbin
Where the name Robin comes from
Robin began in the Middle Ages as a pet form of Robert, a Germanic name made from words for “fame” and “bright”, and it is also the name of a small red-breasted bird. It is the name of the outlaw hero Robin Hood. In the UK it is more often a man’s name, while in the US it is more common for women.
Famous people named Robin
- Robin Williams (actor)