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Robyn or Erin

35 replies

Anon0987654321 · 09/01/2021 09:34

Last post for now..... I promise!
Robyn or Erin?
While do you prefer and why?
Older siblings Noah and Jacob. Short one syllable surname beginning with B.

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Swingometer · 09/01/2021 23:33

I like both but prefer Robyn

Erin feels a tiny bit dated to me as its popularity increased significantly overnight about 20yrs ago. Robyn has never been massively popular so doesn't have the same associations.

sleepingfox · 09/01/2021 23:29

Both are lovely but I prefer Robyn

Happenchance · 09/01/2021 23:26

Robyn

Firebird83 · 09/01/2021 23:22

Don’t really like either, they seem a bit dated.

partyatthepalace · 09/01/2021 20:28

Love Robin but with straight forward spelling

Not keen on Erin

Yika · 09/01/2021 16:52

I love both, they are so simple and elegant but pretty.

ParisJeTAime · 09/01/2021 16:48

I prefer Robyn. Erin feels a bit dated to me, but may be due a comeback.

Noah and Jacob are both biblical though, so I'd probably go with something like Hannah, Miriam or Esther. IF you care about names going together, which some people do and some don't.

DramaAlpaca · 09/01/2021 16:12

Of the two, Erin.

WiseOwlRelaxing · 09/01/2021 16:09

Robin

Erin remnds me a bit of Wren (the sound).

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 09/01/2021 16:08

I know sisters Erin and Robyn. I think i'd choose Robyn. Its so cute on a girl.

EileenGC · 09/01/2021 13:06

I like both. Would choose Robyn as a stand-alone but I think Erin goes better with the siblings' names. Depends on whether you want them to 'go' or not.

sandandso · 09/01/2021 13:04

Erin. There's something about the Y in Robyn I don't like. Though the bird association is quite cute.

MercyBodle · 09/01/2021 13:01

Both are nice, but with short B surname Erin will possibly sound better.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 09/01/2021 11:54

Erin works better with the boys names to me. I also prefer it over Robyn which looks a bit dated with the Y imo.

Cotswoldmama · 09/01/2021 11:52

I love Erin. I like Robyn too but I really don't like the female spelling of it! I like that Erin isn't girly, I hate frilly names and I feel like an Erin could be/do anything. My cousin is an Erin and is lovely so maybe I'm bias!

Pudding01 · 09/01/2021 11:50

Like both. I have an Erin and she gets many positive comments on her name 😊 Only ever met one other child with the name in 4 years and I like that it isn't popular

Fluffyandsilly · 09/01/2021 11:32

Both lovely, but Robyn pips it for me.

Teakind · 09/01/2021 11:31

Erin is a beautiful and elegant name, in my opinion

yankeedoodledandee · 09/01/2021 11:29

I wouldn't use it here though Blush

I'm in Scotland

yankeedoodledandee · 09/01/2021 11:28

I prefer Erin, I wouldn't use it though as it's really common.

Lockdownlovernotfromliverpool · 09/01/2021 11:27

How would your friends and family pronounce? Ndn dd's was Urin.... Sounded bloody awful!
Robyn is lovely.

Hollyhocksarenotmessy · 09/01/2021 11:20

Both are lovely, but if your surname is Banks, dont go for Robyn!Grin

Calmondeck · 09/01/2021 11:18

Another vote for Erin!

Shelby30 · 09/01/2021 11:11

Erin is lovely, personally I really don't like Robyn.

JamieFrasersSwingingKilt · 09/01/2021 10:54

Both are lovely. I know American sisters called Robyn and Erin. They're in their 40s now. Great women. Robyn is the eldest and is blonde while Erin is brunette and is a vet. Maybe the extra bit of info could help you make a decision? Also, you could just wait until the baby arrives and see which name she suits better...?