Pronunciation | UK English /ˈrɒb.ɪn/, American English /ˈrɑb.ɪn/ |
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Gender | Unisex (Originally only male) |
Origin | |
Word/name | France, Germany |
Meaning | "Fame-bright", diminutive |
Other names | |
Related names | Robinson, Robbin, Robine, Roben, Robyn, Robbyn, Robben, Robert |
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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- (hrod, Old Germanic, meaning "fame" and berht, meaning "bright"), and the suffix -in (Old French diminutive). There are several common variations, including Robyn , Robbin, Robine, Robyne, Robynne, and Robbyn. [2] 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. [1]
In Europe, although it is sometimes regarded as a feminine name, it is generally given to boys. In 2014, 88% of babies named Robin in England were boys. [3] In the United States, it used to be more popular as a feminine name. Around its peak popularity in 1956, it was the 29th most popular name for girls and the 143rd most popular name for boys. [2] The gender gap has narrowed as the name has become generally less popular.
Frankie is a diminutive of Frank, Francis, Francisco, Francine, and Francesca.
Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names.
Archer is a surname in the English language.
Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females.
Jackie or Jacky is a given name or nickname for both males and females, originally a pet form of Jack, John, Jacques, Jacqueline, etc.
Carla is the feminized version of Carl, Carlos or Charles, from ceorl in Old English, which means "free man".
Flynn is an Irish surname or first name, an anglicised form of the Irish Ó Floinn or possibly Mac Floinn, meaning "descendant or son of Flann". The name is more commonly used as a surname than a first name.
Jamie is a unisex name. Traditionally a masculine name, it can be diminutive form of James or, more rarely, other names and is of Scottish Gaelic origin. It is also given as a name in its own right. Since the mid-20th century it has been used as an occasional feminine name particularly in the United States.
The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr.
Gabby is a given name, usually a short form of Gabriel or Gabrielle or Gabriella.
Banks is an English surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the surname include:
Hunter is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Shepherd is a surname, cognate of the English word "Shepherd". Several common spelling variations exist, including Shepperd, Shephard, Shepard, and Sheppard.
Glenn is a given name and a surname.
Baker is a common surname of Old English (Anglo-Saxon) origin and Scotland where Gaelic was anglicized. From England the surname has spread to neighbouring countries such as Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and also to the English speaking areas of the Americas and Oceania where it is also common. The gaelic form of Baker in Scotland and Ireland is Mac a' Bhacstair. Some people with the surname have used DNA to trace their origins to Celtic countries and specifically to the Baxter sept of the Clan MacMillan in Scotland. It is an occupational name, which originated before the 8th century CE, from the name of the trade, baker. From the Middle English bakere and Old English bæcere, a derivation of bacan, meaning "to dry by heat". The bearer of this name may not only have been a baker of bread. The name was also used for others involved with baking in some way, including the owner of a communal oven in humbler communities. The female form of the name is Baxter, which is seen more in Scotland. The German form of the name is Bäcker.
Jon is a shortened form of the common given name Jonathan, derived from "YHWH has given".The name is spelled Jón in Iceland and on the Faroe Islands. In the Nordic countries, it is derived from Johannes.
Alex is a given name. It can refer to a shortened version of Alexander, Alexandra, or Alexis.
Fox is a surname originating in England and Ireland. Variants include Foxe and Foxx.
Vinny or Vinnie is a masculine given name, usually a shortened version of Vincent, Vincenzo, or Vicente, which may refer to: