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Robyn

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remember1 · 28/08/2018 19:59

I'm currently 30 weeks pregnant with a baby girl and am struggling to decide on a name. One of the very few names we agree on is Robyn.
I like it as it is not too common but is not so unusual that it's hard to spell/pronounce. Just really looking for peoples opinions on the name and if I need to go back to the drawing board.

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Shadow1234 · 09/09/2018 00:28

Another hands up over here in the SE of England. My son has
A friend called Robyn (22 years old), and i absolutely love
The name.

WooYa · 29/08/2018 20:15

I've got one! It's my fave Star

FelicityLinen · 29/08/2018 20:10

Robyn is a great baby girl's name! My niece is called Robyn Lola and she pronounces it herself as "Obbin" but it is adorable. My main advice though would be to keep all name choosing to yourself. As you can see from my response and those above, everyone associates names with people they know and you shouldn't let other people's association interfere with your personal taste! Make it a surprise, get to know the baby and don't feel rushed to decide on one early. I only say this as that is exactly what happened to me and I am now looking into what it would take to change my DS1's name! oops!

PenelopeThePufferfish · 29/08/2018 19:44

I love it too! I also think of Robyn as the girl spelling. Robin for a boy.

Catmatrat · 29/08/2018 19:05

Absolutely love it

daisypond · 29/08/2018 18:57

I don't like it, I'm afraid. Robin is better, but I'm not keen on that either.

17caterpillars1mouse · 29/08/2018 17:44

It's nice enough. I know a newborn Robyn. I think I just prefer it as Robin used for a boy rather than a girl

Flamingosnbears · 29/08/2018 16:59

Sweet name... For middle names how about:
Grace
Louisa
Lily
Rose

2tired2iron · 29/08/2018 15:50

I know a 16 year old girl Robin... I think it’s a newer name becoming more popular for girls in the UK these days, however may seem dated to American or Australian ears!
( I prefer the ‘i’ rather than the ‘y’ spelling)

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 29/08/2018 08:04

It's nice.

CountFosco · 29/08/2018 08:01

I love it but would spell it with an i for a boy or a girl. I think with a y is a misspelling (like Rachael) that has become widespread.

moredoll · 29/08/2018 05:02

It's great.
I also think Robyn - girl, Robin - boy.

Vitalogy · 29/08/2018 04:25

I like it. Always liked the unisex names.

piggie88 · 29/08/2018 03:19

I love it! Couldn’t use it as a first name but it is my newborn daughter’s middle name.

Joeybee · 29/08/2018 01:32

I like this name. It is totally underused but is such a lovely name. You're right that it is easy to say and spell, is uncommon but not unusual. I think Robyn could suit any type of person.

Goostacean · 29/08/2018 00:46

Like it! Don’t be swayed by your other DD, one day she can (hopefully) choose her own baby names! 😁

Sophronia · 28/08/2018 23:36

Not keen, I see it as a bit of an 80s name.

EmmaC78 · 28/08/2018 22:58

I love it too.

AnyaMoondial · 28/08/2018 22:16

Yep, really good name.

Jeffers3 · 28/08/2018 22:06

I bloody love it. I know 2 Robyn’s, one 26 and the other 7 both lovely!

LaurieMarlow · 28/08/2018 22:01

I love it for a boy or a girl (I'd spell it with an 'i' though). Unfortunately for me DH vetoed it for DS2.

Treaclespongeandcustard · 28/08/2018 21:37

I love it. It was in our top 3 for both DD’s. Congratulations op Flowers

RedDwarves · 28/08/2018 21:34

I don't like it. Robyns are only 60+ year olds in Australia. I would find it very odd on a baby - a bit like Susan or Janet.

MorrisDancingViv · 28/08/2018 20:33

It's one of my favourite names. Sadly doesn't work with either mine or DP's surname.

LusaCole · 28/08/2018 20:32

I like it. I know one girl Robyn and one boy Robin.

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