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Robyn

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MCPT · 14/04/2019 08:15

We have almost (we think) settled on the name Robyn for our dd due later this year. We can't think of a middle name though!
Our surname is one syllable and starts with T (so we need to be careful the first letters don't spell anything like RAT!)
Any thoughts on Robyn and middle names would be very welcome!

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MyHomey · 23/04/2019 08:20

Changed our minds again! Think we've decide Robyn Sophia!

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MCPT · 21/04/2019 11:10

Thank you for the suggestions! I think we're almost settled on Robyn Harper

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Icklepup · 21/04/2019 09:34

Definitely not Robyn James!

Robyn Nancy
Robyn Elowen
Robyn Eliza
Robyn Juniper

TildaTurnip · 19/04/2019 23:08

Robyn Rose
Robyn Penelope
Robyn Leanne
Robyn Rebecca
Robyn Thea
Robyn Freya
Robyn Juliet
Robyn Zara

LaganOnABubble · 19/04/2019 23:02

Robyn Elizabeth
Robyn Juliet
Robyn Harriet
Robyn Charlotte
Robyn Penelope

aibutohavethisusername · 19/04/2019 22:58

Robyn Summer
Robyn Elise

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MCPT · 16/04/2019 16:42

Haha I totally understand the points about the two names being quite male...! The funny thing is, our choice for a boy doesn't include either Robin or James 😂
Anyway, I do think It's a bit much, so will continue with Robyn, but go for a different middle name!

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ParisWilton · 16/04/2019 12:06

If I met a Robyn James I'd assume the parents really wanted a boy

TheRedFox · 16/04/2019 10:52

I like the name Robyn / Robin but think that given that it is a unisex name, Robyn, combined with the middle name "Jaimes" is just too male.

When you say it and don't know how either name is spelt, it is a boy's name.

I'm also not keen on the spelling "Jaimes" as it feels made up.

Usual caveat of your baby, your choice. Good luck!

Moominfan · 15/04/2019 22:11

I think Robyn James is lovely

Babytalkobsession · 15/04/2019 21:56

Robyn Lucy is our chosen girls name Smile

We have 2 boys and unlikely to have anymore children now but would love to have used it.

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MCPT · 15/04/2019 21:47

Thank you everyone! Some lovely suggestions.

Bit of a controversial one...
My DH has suggested Robyn Jaimes (pronounced James). He originally suggested the boys spelling, but I think as Robyn is so similar to the boys name Robin, it might be too much...!
I know there are some girls called James (Ryan Reynolds daughter for example), and I do think it goes quite nicely... but interested to get others thoughts. TIA!

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Tavannach · 15/04/2019 06:11

Robyn Rose is fab

finallychangedmyusername · 15/04/2019 02:41

I like Robyn (and also like Robin for a boy).

Robyn Kate
Robyn Olivia
Robyn Alexandra
Robyn Iris
Robyn Claire
Robyn Caroline
Robyn Eleanor
Robyn Jennifer

I really like Robyn Caroline and Robyn Jennifer.

lovinglifexo · 15/04/2019 01:52

love the name

Shadow1234 · 15/04/2019 01:47

I also love the name Robyn

Robyn Neve
Robyn Keira
Robyn Kenzie
Robyn Matilda
Robyn Leila
Robyn Brooke
Robyn Leanne
Robyn Willow
Robyn sienna
Robyn Darcey
Robyn Natasha
Robyn Lois
Robyn Faye
Robyn Zara

ParisWilton · 14/04/2019 19:09

Robyn is beautiful, I sadly couldn't persuade my DP on that one.

Robyn Cecily
Robyn Valentina
Robyn Lydia

rba100 · 14/04/2019 17:24

Robin is a boy's name in the UK, whilst it's often a girl's name in the USA. It's a derivative of Robert originally. The 'y' spelling is a stylised variant.

Crunchymum · 14/04/2019 15:07

Robin is the masculine spelling, Robyn the female.

Any family names you could use?

ZebraKid71 · 14/04/2019 14:36

If you like the alliteration, Robyn Rebecca sounds lovely.

(I am a huge fan of Robyn for a girl, definitely that spelling.)

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MCPT · 14/04/2019 12:42

Robyn Rose is also growing in me! I usually would steer clear of alliteration but I like all the R suggestions!

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MCPT · 14/04/2019 12:40

@Auntieaunt haha I guess that's a risk, but I don't think it's too much of an obvious one.. unless our surname was banks, which it's not (phew!)

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MCPT · 14/04/2019 12:39

@WeTookVows I didn't know that was the meaning! I like it even more now!

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WeTookVows · 14/04/2019 10:46

I like quite middle name-y middle names so appreciate may not be to everyone's taste.

Robyn Grace
Mae
Jane
Marie
Joy
Rose
Kate
Faith

Robyn is a lovely name and I like the Y. It means bright, if meanings make a difference to you - Phoebe also means bright!

Auntieaunt · 14/04/2019 10:46

I know every name has the possibility to be mocked but I just associate Robyn as in 'Robyn Banks?' I guess it's depending on where in the UK you're from but 'Robyn are you robbing'

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