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Maya or Robin?

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Janoschi · 01/05/2011 20:20

One week to go and we were dead-set on Robin for our daughter.... except I'm having a wobble and have put Maya back on the list...

I know Maya is really popular at the moment but it's the name of a very brave, very sweet friend of ours who lives in Japan and is having an appalling time struggling with the recent horrific events.....

The name Robin has no background - we just love it.

What do you think?

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RobynLou · 04/05/2011 23:20

it's probably me oohlaalaa, I'm utterly lovely at all times

oohlaalaa · 04/05/2011 18:05

I like the girls name Robyn (with a y, I always think the y for girls, and i for boys).

I know a very lovely lady called Robyn.

Dreya · 04/05/2011 00:19

Robin is ok. Maya is very pretty.

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Janoschi · 04/05/2011 00:02

Yes I do, but there are reasons for wanting the bird... I know it sounds silly without giving the reason, but it's important to us... Her middle name would be feminine so she could have a choice if a unisex name bothered her later. I know a female Andy, Peta, Sam and Georgie though so maybe it won't be a problem. We're not a very frilly-girly family to be honest - we're a trials biking and den-building bunch.

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darleneoconnor · 03/05/2011 23:31

Maya (the my-a version not the may-a one)

I'd think Robin was a boy. Do you like Robyn?

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Janoschi · 03/05/2011 23:28

Do like the idea of a little girl called Bob..... Thanks for that one RobynLou!

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Firawla · 03/05/2011 22:54

definitely Maya, so much prettier. Don't like the unisex aspect of Robin

FannyNil · 03/05/2011 22:51

Love Maya a lot.

RobynLou · 03/05/2011 22:49

from 30 years experience of being called 'robin red breast' and and having 'rockin' robin' dedicated to me endlessly at student parties, I can confidently say using the y spelling is no bar to the association with the bird being made!

I also used to get 'robin hood' and 'rob-rob-robin goes bob-bob-bobing along'

these days alot of folk call me bob, said in the blackadder way though

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Janoschi · 03/05/2011 20:00

Our surname doesn't actually start with a 'Mei' sound. Just tried to find a 2 syllable German name of similar feeling. Maybe Hauser is a better suggestion, in hindsight!

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Janoschi · 03/05/2011 19:56

I know Robyn is more common for girls but there's a personal reason why we want the bird connection... so it'd have to be Robin like the bird or nothing!

Think we'll stick with Robin as a first name, but we're now undecided on Robin Deborah or Robin Maya....

Cheers for all the help!

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LongWayRound · 03/05/2011 19:55

If you have German family, won't Maya make them think of Die Biene Maja? And if your surname is anything like Meister (Meyer?) then Maya's not going to sound great with it.

Bue · 03/05/2011 19:48

I love Robin! Most women I know with this name use that spelling, but they are all Canadian or American. I agree Robyn is more common for girls here. Amongst all the little old lady name I think it sounds fresh and unexpected.

RobynLou · 03/05/2011 19:35

I'm a Robyn, def has to be with a y for a girl - it's bad enough being mistaken for a boy all the time without actually having the boys version of a unisex name!

I hated it when I was 8-10ish, but I love it now.

The only Maya I know is a loon, not in a good way, so I'd have to go with Robyn!

loobylu3 · 03/05/2011 19:32

Maya is much prettier imho.

Robin is okay but not a favourite of mine.

pilates · 03/05/2011 18:01

Def Maya, do not like Robin for a boy or girl.

Youremindmeofthebabe · 03/05/2011 15:25

I like Robyn.

And Maya.

no help am I?

bananamom · 03/05/2011 14:59

Maya.

Robin is all boy to me.

NadiaWadia · 03/05/2011 14:20

Maya is lovely and with an international vibe.

Robin is a boy's name to me, though I know it can be used for girls, mainly in the US, but then they do have some wierd naming ideas, don't they?

MrsJohnDeere · 01/05/2011 21:42

Robin is lovely, but much prefer it as Robyn for a girl. Don't like Maya.

virginiasmonalogue · 01/05/2011 21:38

Robyn/Robin is lovely.

Maya... not so much...

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Janoschi · 01/05/2011 21:02

I know this is true, Babytum1. I think I'm wobbling because the birth is very imminent and it's probably a distraction my brain is using to take my mind off the Big Event!

Maybe I'll see whether my DH picks Robin Maya or Robin Deborah. But thank you everyone for making me feel a lot more secure about Robin!

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babytum1 · 01/05/2011 20:45

It is such a hard decision choosing your child's name - especially when you cant decide between two. Probably not best to ask other's opinions as tastes on names are so personal!
Whichever name you choose that name will 'become' your DD and seem perfect.

MelinaM · 01/05/2011 20:43

Robin is lovely, and few and far between, perfect!

I'd definitely use Maya as her middle name

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Janoschi · 01/05/2011 20:40

Really appreciate your input here, and glad you all like Robin! I do like the fact it has a lot of nickname potential - Robbie, Bobby, Bobbin, Bob, Binny, Birdie etc etc... and as DD will be a May baby (unless something goes SERIOUSLY off the chart!) I have a worry that Maya looks a tad unimaginative...

Robin Deborah
Robin Maya

Surname is a 2 syllable, obviously German name - think along the lines of Meister.

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