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Thought on 'Robyn'...

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MegRam · 25/09/2017 16:41

Our baby girl is due in January, and although we've flip flopped about a bit, DH and I are almost settled on the name Robyn for her.

I love the name, but there are two things slightly troubling me...

  • Our surname starts with 'Ram', so it would be alliterative, but not rhyming, if you see what I mean. Is that too 'stagey'?
  • Is it ok to go with Robyn for a winter baby?


Thoughts and opinions gratefully received! x
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Chaffinch4 · 25/09/2017 16:43

I think alliteration is fine. I like the name a lot (prefer the Robin spelling, but that's neither here nor there). Lovely for a winter baby.

MelvinThePenguin · 25/09/2017 16:45

I like it, but I wouldn't do it if she's born too close to Christmas.

Someone in my family is Robin (male) and people compete to get him the most Robin-y Christmas cards etc. He is a late December baby and his parents have no imagination. He was going to be Holly if he'd been a girl Hmm.

BeBeatrix · 25/09/2017 16:46

Alliteration is fine, although there's the (very small) risk with an 'R', if they turn out to be someone who finds 'r' hard to pronounce.

I think that, if anything, it's even more perfect for a winter baby than a summer one!

Smoliver · 25/09/2017 16:53

Love the name Robyn. A girl at my school had the same name with the same spelling, so I'm all for it.

Alliteration is fine. I like winter baby names, and winter is the perfect time to use them.

Winteriscomingneedmorewood · 25/09/2017 16:54

Worse things to be associated with than a beautiful bird imo!!
Robyn is gorgeous!!

Elllicam · 25/09/2017 16:55

Beautiful but I prefer Robin too.

MrsJayy · 25/09/2017 17:00

I know a few Robyns all winter babies it really is fine I also know a Holly a christmas baby obviously Grin

kittycatcat849 · 25/09/2017 17:06

Love it. I think the alliteration is fine.

And I don't see why there would be a problem with using the name for a winter baby. It is a winter name.

MegRam · 25/09/2017 17:28

Thanks everyone - I'm glad it seems like the alliteration would be OK. I think we're going for 'Elizabeth' for middle name so that will break it up a bit.

If she's born too close to Christmas, I'm worried it might be a bit twee, but maybe I'm over thinking it!

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 25/09/2017 17:59

Robyn Elizabeth is lovely !

kittycatcat849 · 25/09/2017 18:02

Robin Elizabeth sounds lovely!

I don't think it would be twee at all. IMO, would be strange to find a Robyn born in July x

wetpebbles · 25/09/2017 18:06

Lovely nameEaster Smile

GrumpySausage · 25/09/2017 18:07

I think Robyn is lovely.

welliesandsequins · 25/09/2017 18:17

I am actually a Robyn Elizabeth Grin outs self completely I am an early December birthday. I was going to be Holly but my parents decided they didn't want to do Christmas names. Apparently they didn't think about robins. Hmm
About the worst things are an abundance of robin Christmas cards. And people asking where batman is. (When you're primary school age). Hardly the end of the world. Go for it.

Pixilicious · 25/09/2017 18:21

Love it and the spelling is the feminine version, perfect

Mugshotzforlunch · 25/09/2017 18:21

Beautiful name. Love Robyn Elizabeth. I wouldn't worry about the winter/robin thing.

Jonsnowsghost · 25/09/2017 18:23

I'm a Robyn too Grin January though. As I've said on other Robyn threads, even with the Y spelling people automatically assume I'm a man before they meet me...doesnt bother me though as when they do meet me and I'm a tiny 5ft the surprise is funny

saritah · 25/09/2017 18:47

It's lovely and perfect for a winter baby. If our February baby is a girl she'll be Robin Hazel!

Consideringbeingamom · 25/09/2017 18:50

Go for it! Lovely name, lovely bird. Hope all goes well x

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Mrsknackered · 25/09/2017 19:48

I looove it. I suggested it too but it was vetoed.

LostwithSawyer · 25/09/2017 20:01

Love Robyn. And love this feminine spelling.
Wanted it for girl but couldn't. Would have been something like jack jackson. Grin

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RedBlackberries · 25/09/2017 20:01

I love it and it's in my list too. With that spelling.

MegRam · 25/09/2017 21:53

So much love for the name! I'm really encouraged. Thank you so much everyone xx

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