Name profile

Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/; British English /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/; French /ʁɔ.bɛ̃/; Dutch /ˈrɔ.bɪn/; Czech /ˈro.bɪn/Czech language family

Robin

Medieval English diminutive of Robert, now usually regarded as an independent name.

Quick answer

Robin is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/; British English /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/; French /ʁɔ.bɛ̃/; Dutch /ˈrɔ.bɪn/; Czech /ˈro.bɪn/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/; British English /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/; French /ʁɔ.bɛ̃/; Dutch /ˈrɔ.bɪn/; Czech /ˈro.bɪn/
Language familyCzech

Meaning and history

Medieval English diminutive of Robert, now usually regarded as an independent name. Robin Hood was a legendary English hero and archer who stole from the rich to give to the poor. This name is also borne by the character Christopher Robin from the Winnie-the-Pooh books by A. A. Milne, based on the author's son Christopher Robin Milne (1920-1996). Another notable bearer was the American actor and comedian Robin Williams (1951-2014). In modern times it has also been used as a feminine name, and it may sometimes be given in reference to the red-breasted bird.

Notes and context

Usage: english, french, dutch, swedish, czech