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Robin name meaning
Last Name
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Robin mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Robin
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
Hebrew
6%
Eritrea
3%
Fiction
3%
Thai
3%
Korean
3%
German
3%
Irish
3%
African
3%
Indian (Sanskrit)
3%
Dutch
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Australia, the name Robin means "A small red bird".
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Robin means "Bird".
- According to a user from Saudi Arabia, the name Robin means "Robin is the name of a bird".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Robin is of Fiction origin and means "My mother named me after a bird".
- A submission from Canada says the name Robin means "The robin red-breast" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Canada says the name Robin means "Smart" and is of Eritrea origin.
- A submission from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Robin means "Unbreakable" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Robin is of English origin and means "The name robin means, noble strong and heroic".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Robin means "Tomboy".
- According to a user from Hong Kong, the name Robin is of English origin and means "Intelligent, wise, impulsive".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Rob"in
A small European singing bird (Erythacus rubecula), having a reddish breast; -- called also robin redbreast robinet, and ruddock.An American singing bird (Merula migratoria), having the breast chestnut, or dull red. The upper parts are olive-gray, the head and tail blackish. Called also robin redbreast, and migratory thrush.Any one of several species of Australian warblers of the genera Petroica Melanadrays, and allied genera; as, the scarlet-breasted robin Petroica mullticolor .Any one of several Asiatic birds; as, the Indian robins . See Indian robin, below.
Etymology: Properly a pet name for Robert, originally meaning, famebright; F., fron OHG. Roudperht; ruodin comp.; akin to AS. hr�� glory, fame, Goth. hr�peigs victorius) + beraht bright. See Bright Hob a clown
Other Dictionary Sources
- Large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen
- Small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
Wiktionary
From Middle English Robin, from Old French, diminutive of Robert
- A male given name from the Romance languages or the Germanic languages.
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, also associated with the bird robin.
- (rare compared to given name) A patronymic surname.
- (soccer) Someone connected with any number of sports teams known as the Robins, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
Robin was also found in the following language(s): Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, French, German, Middle English, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Robin
Notable Persons Named Robin
Robin Williams
Robin Williams was an actor and comedian. His career lasted from 1976 to 2014. Robin was given the name Robin McLaurin Williams on July 21st, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He breathed his last breath on August 11th, 2014.
Robin Wright
Robin Wright is an actress and director. Her ongoing career started in 1983. Robin was given the name Robin Gayle Wright on April 8th, 1966 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Robin is also known as Robin Wright Penn.
Robin van Persie
Robin van Persie is a soccer player for the Fenerbahçe S.K. (football), S.B.V. Excelsior, Feyenoord Academy (Varkenoord), Feyenoord, Arsenal F.C., Manchester United F.C., Netherlands national under-17 football team, Netherlands national under-19 football team, and Netherlands national under-21 foot. Robin was born on August 6th, 1983 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Robin Gibb
Robin Gibb was a musician. His career lasted from 1955 to 2012. Robin was given the name Robin Hugh Gibb on December 22nd, 1949 in Douglas, Isle of Man. He breathed his last breath on May 20th, 2012.
Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Robin was given the name Robin Charles Thicke on March 10th, 1977 in Los Angeles.
Robin Tunney
Robin Tunney is an actress. She was most active from 1992 to present. Robin was born on June 19th, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Robin RobertsNews Anchor
- RobynMusician
- Robin Atkin DownesActor
- Robin Lord Taylor
- Veronica Avluv
- Robin LopezBasketball Player
- Robin TrowerMusician
- Robin HobbWriter
- Robin SchulzMusician
- Robin ScherbatskyJournalist
- Robin QuiversRadio Personality
- Robin ZanderMusician
- Robin MeadeJournalist
- Robin CookPresident of the Party of European Socialists
Notable Persons With the Last Name Robin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Robin
Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin is a fictional character.
Rockin' Robin
Rockin' Robin is a wrestler. Rockin' was born on October 9th, 1964.
Corey Robin
Corey was born in 1967.
Robin
Robin is a pop music singing. He was most prominent from 2008 to present. Robin was given the name Robin Packalen on August 24th, 1998 in Turku. Robin is also known as Packalen and Robin.
Marthe Robin
Marthe was born on March 13th, 1902 in Châteauneuf-de-Galaure. She breathed her last breath on February 6th, 1981.
Mado Robin
Mado Robin was an opera musician. Mado was given the name Madeleine Marie Robin on December 29th, 1918. She passed away on December 10th, 1960.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Robin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 81.68% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 10.46% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.51% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.38% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.55% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.42% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Robin
People with the last name Robin are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Robin
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| #13 | Unisex Names |