Robyn

Meaning bright fame
Origin English, French, German
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Robyn
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ro-byn

About Robyn

Strong, spirited, and refreshingly straightforward, Robyn brings an outdoorsy, independent quality to the table. This nature-inspired name has shed any dated associations, emerging as a crisp, modern choice with vintage roots. The single-syllable punch (in common pronunciation) or two-syllable lilt (depending on preference) offers flexibility in how it's spoken. Robyn works across generations, equally suitable for a adventurous toddler, confident teenager, or accomplished professional. The 'y' spelling adds a contemporary twist while maintaining clarity, and the name pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname. There's an honesty to Robyn, a no-nonsense quality that still manages to feel warm and approachable. It's the kind of name that wears well in any season of life, never trying too hard yet always delivering character.

Variations of Name Robyn

Robin
Robina
Robena
Robine

Nicknames for Robyn

Roby
Bie
Bee
Robbie
Binnie
Robyn

Famous People Named Robyn

Robyn Rihanna FentyBarbadian singer, songwriter, and actress
Robyn DavidsonAustralian writer and traveler
Robyn LawleyAustralian model and activist
Robyn LivelyAmerican actress
Robyn MooreAustralian voice artist and motivational speaker
Robyn PetermanAmerican author
Robyn RegehrCanadian former ice hockey player
Robyn RichardsAmerican actress and producer
Robyn SmithSouth African swimmer and Olympic gold medalist
Robyn ToddBritish chemist and professor
Robyn TroupAmerican singer and reality show contestant
Robyn ArcherAustralian singer, writer, and director
Robyn BenincasaAmerican adventure racer and motivational speaker
Robyn CarrAmerican author
Robyn HitchcockEnglish singer-songwriter
Robyn MalcolmNew Zealand actress
Robyn MundellCanadian film producer
Robyn O'BrienAmerican food industry analyst and activist
Robyn SewellBritish actress and writer

Characters Named Robyn

Robyn HillCharacter from the animated series "RWBY"
Robyn SilvernailCharacter from the book series "Mage Heart" by Jane Routley
Robyn GoodfelloweCharacter from the novel "The Good People" by Hannah Kent
Robyn PenroseCharacter from the novel "The Light Years" by Elizabeth Jane Howard
Robyn MathersCharacter from the book "Tomorrow, When the War Began" by John Marsden
Robyn FreelingCharacter from the film "Poltergeist"
Robyn SlingerCharacter from the TV series "The Deep"
Robyn LivelyCharacter from the film "Teen Witch"
Robyn OliverCharacter from the book "Robyn's Egg" by Mark Daniel Seiler