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Thoughts on the name Robin

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GusleBusle · 01/05/2019 15:00

Just wanted to gage opinions on the name robin for a boy... do you think it’s a nice name or too feminine?
DP and I do not have similar styles and this is the only name we have reached any kind of level of agreement on

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MumUnderTheMoon · 04/05/2019 01:24

I always think of Robin Hood so definitely not too feminine I actually much prefer it for a boy than a girl. It's a very effortless, strong, cool name.

BigGlasses · 03/05/2019 23:23

I asked my family the other day if Robyn/Robin was a girls or boys name. Kids thought girls, adults thought boys.
I really like Robin for a boy personally, but think it’s maybe moved into a name that will cause a bit of hassle so rules it out for me

Fingermoose · 02/05/2019 21:01

Love it for a boy. People will know how to spell it if he says his name over the phone and it's unusual enough to be memorable.

MontanaSky · 02/05/2019 20:56

I have a Robin. It's a Family name and we love it.

Ploppymoodypants · 02/05/2019 20:55

I think it’s a great name. Sounds like a fun and confident personality to me

ps1991 · 02/05/2019 20:52

We have a Robin Stanley, he’s 15 weeks now. I love the name, we have lots of different reasons why he’s called Robin. It’s not a common name without it being unusual 🥰

Bumblebeesmum · 02/05/2019 20:51

Love it on a boy
On a girl i don’t like it at all

Clettercletterthatsbetter · 02/05/2019 18:54

I love it. I wish I worked with our surname as I’d use it!

Icklepup · 02/05/2019 12:19

I like it!

sallievp · 02/05/2019 11:33

We both liked for for our ds although dudnt use it...didnt get great reaction from some though...they felt it was a bit 'wet' . i still like it.

daisypond · 02/05/2019 11:26

Not keen. I find it a bit delicate. It’s short for Robert, which I much prefer.

outvoid · 02/05/2019 11:20

I prefer it for a boy but if used on a girl, the spelling should be Robyn.

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GusleBusle · 02/05/2019 10:43

Thanks everyone I’m so pleased most people have a positive reaction to the name... I really love the name too Smile
Thank you

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Pegaroo · 02/05/2019 10:22

Love it for either gender

Sophronia · 02/05/2019 10:13

I like it for a boy.

SallyWD · 02/05/2019 08:20

I love it!! Not keen on Robyn for a girl but love it for a boy. It's due a revival.

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 02/05/2019 08:02

I like it but both the adults I know with this name are always known as Rob

Iwantmychairback · 02/05/2019 08:01

Love Robyn for a girl.
Hate Robin for a boy.
No idea why......think it’s because it’s because of the small delicate bird.

NorthernRunner · 02/05/2019 07:35

I like it!

queenbailey83 · 02/05/2019 07:34

My 5 year old son is Robin, he's no delicate flower that's for sure lol and it still works for him xx

RenaissenceBelle · 01/05/2019 21:56

Robyn for a girl, yes... but not really very nice for a boy, sorry! too twee sounding. perhaps its cos I don't know any nice ones though!

MerlinsBeard87 · 01/05/2019 19:57

I have a Robin, it's the best name

DramaAlpaca · 01/05/2019 19:46

It's very gentle sounding. I'm not keen on it to be honest.

Toodleoopuddle · 01/05/2019 17:15

I really like it but it wouldn't suit my children... feel like it's quite a delicate name.

MikeUniformMike · 01/05/2019 17:10

I know several Robins, all male. Most of them nice and one drop dead gorgeous.

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