Robin (name)
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- For other meanings, see the disambiguation page Robin.
Robin was originally a diminutive of Robert, derived from Rob and the diminutive Old French suffix -in. It is nowadays used as an independent name. The alternative spellings Robyn and Robbin are sometimes used. In the United Kingdom it is generally regarded as a male name, although it is sometimes given to females. In the U.S., it is more popular as a female name than a male one -- during the 1990s, for example, it was the 325th most popular name given to girls and the 693rd most popular given to boys [1].
[edit] Other variants
- Robyn
- Robbin
- Robyne
- Robynne
[edit] Famous people named Robin
- Robyn, (b 1979), a Swedish pop singer and songwriter
- Robin Williams, (b 1951), an Academy Award-winning American actor and comedian
- Robin Gibb, a member of the pop group trio the Bee Gees
- Robin Hood, legendary outlaw of Sherwood Forest
- Robin van Persie, Dutch football player
In fiction
- Robin (comics), one of Batman's sidekicks
