| Meaning | bright fame |
| Origin | French |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Robin |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Rob-in |
About Robin
There's something wonderfully grounded about this nature-inspired choice. Robin evokes imagery of resilience, adaptability, and cheerful determination—qualities any parent might wish for their daughter. The name carries gentle strength, neither overly delicate nor unnecessarily harsh in tone. Its androgynous quality offers flexibility, appealing to families who prefer gender-neutral options. Robin has maintained steady usage across generations without becoming oversaturated, striking that sweet spot between familiar and distinctive. The single-syllable punch makes it easy for young children to learn and pronounce. This name transitions effortlessly through life stages, appropriate for a toddler, teenager, and professional adult alike. The natural world association adds depth without being overly thematic. Robin suggests someone reliable, warm, and down-to-earth—attributes that build strong relationships and foster trust in various social contexts.
Nicknames for Robin
| Rob |
| Robbie |
| Birdie |
| Robi |
| Binnie |
Famous People Named Robin
| Robin Wright | American actress and director |
| Robin Roberts | American broadcast journalist |
| Robin Tunney | American actress |
| Robin Meade | American news anchor and television host |
| Robin Quivers | American radio personality |
| Robin Givens | American actress and model |
| Robin Weigert | American actress |
| Robin Curtis | American actress |
| Robin Duke | Canadian actress and comedian |
| Robin Morgan | American poet and activist |
| Robin Strasser | American actress |
| Robin Mattson | American actress |
| Robin Riker | American actress |
| Robin Bartlett | American actress |
| Robin Swoboda | American television journalist |
| Robin M. Canup | American astrophysicist |
| Robin Haase | Dutch professional tennis player |
| Robin Soderling | Swedish former professional tennis player |
| Robin van Persie | Dutch former professional footballer |
| Robin Bone | Canadian track and field athlete |
Characters Named Robin
| Robin Ellacott | from the Cormoran Strike book series by Robert Galbraith - J.K. Rowling |
| Robin Charles Scherbatsky Jr. | from the TV show "Young Justice" |
| Robin Scorpio | from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Robin Lefler | from the TV show "Star Trek - The Next Generation" |
| Robin Maxwell | from the novel "When Christ and His Saints Slept" by Sharon Kay Penman |
| Robin Hood | from the film "Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves" |
| Robin Scherbatsky | from the TV show "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" |
| Robin Buckley | from the TV show "Stranger Things" |