Robin

Unisex given name

Nameunisex given name hypocorismQ1158139

Instance of: unisex given name
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Robin is a unisex given name and a surname. It was originally a diminutive masculine given name or nickname of Robert, derived from the prefix Ro-, and the suffix -in. There are several common variations, including Robyn, Robbin, Robine, Robyne, Robynne, and Robbyn. Robin has its origin in France and is also a very common surname in France. Robin is occasionally found as a surname in English-speaking countries. Common nicknames are Rob, Robbie or Bobby.

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Name day: June 7 country: Norway
Family name identical to this given name: Robin
Different from: Robin criterion used: given name has to use a different item than disambiguation pages
Native label: Robin
Language: English
Dutch
Czech
French
Script: Latin script
Soundex: R150
Cologne phonetics: 716
Caverphone: RPN111
Said to be the same as: Robbins
Roope
Rabin
Robyn
Robine
Robi
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Attested in: frequency of first names in the Netherlands, 2010 quotation: Robin · quantity: 6,153

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