Robin?

[FairyFantastic]

Hi!

I posted earlier this week a list of names and questions blah blah blah (sorry if you answered before, this may just be a repeat for you)

Basically just wanted further opinions on the name Robin.

It's (surprisingly to me) risen the ranks to become one of my favourite names.

I like it for a boy, but currently know no male Robin's (except, of course, Robin Williams RIP) but 3 female Robyn's my age and another 2 under 2.

So what do you think? Would you see it as a boy or girl name? It it too 'wet' of a name?

I think Robin is a great name.

I like it as a girl's name but not as a boys name.

It’s great for a boy. I have met a couple under 10, so it’s fairly unusual now but not too much so. I really like it.

I like it as Robyn for a girl but not as a boys name.

I love it for a boy. Sounds friendly and reminds me of Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh too.

I like it for a boy , but not for a girl.

I love it for a boy

Yeah the issue is most people I know think of it as a girl name now too. In fact, DD baby-friend is Robyn and a girl :/ Only thing that puts me off for a girl is the character in How I Met Your Mother - really disliked her!

musicalmama yeah that's what I think too (and I love Winnie the Pooh - and the name Christopher actually). I tried to imagine if it would fit a child of mine and DP, I think Robin is cute for a kid (and friendly as you say) but the nicknames Rob and Bob could work as he got bigger.

I really like it

I think it's a lovely name. It was on our list too, along with Rowan which we also liked.

I really like it as a boys name!

It's my dads name. I love it.

Srsly I like Rowan too, but with DD being Violet I'm not sure a plant theme would be to DP's liking. I also like Rory/Ruaraidh/Ruari so must have a thing for R names!

I love it but then I did have a huge crush on Michael Praed as Robin of Sherwood.

Rory/ Ruairí is fantastic.

There was a discussion thread on this board fairly recently where the OP asked for what people thought constituted a wet name- went to a few hundred posts. Robin was one of the most commonly referenced names for boys, which was interesting.

PennyMordauntsLadyBrain ooo I'll have to find it. I've found on mumsnett my wet names aren't the same as most haha I agree that Robin sounds a bit 'young' (again, Christopher Robin) but again the nickname Rob is quite strong when they're older. I do find it interesting though, and can deffo see why it's a 'wet' name to some.

I know 5 male Robins and one female Robyn, so definitely think of it as a male name. I like it.

I love the name, both female and male versions. My brother was called Robin and he was such a gentle soul.

I think it’s a really cute name

I only like it for a girl tbh

I love it!

It's OK for a girl but I don't like it for a boy.

We have a Robin (boy) so obviously don't think it's wet. Really love his name. He gets called Robbie / Rob a lot. I think it's a traditional name which is unusual but not too out there (if that's what you like). Congratulations and good luck.

I think it’s a boys name but I am not keen on it! I think it’s a bit dated

It's not one of my favourites but I definitely prefer it for a boy rather than a girl.