Robin 'rob in'?

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We are keen on the name Robin should we have a boy but are concerned people will say 'what you robin Robin' etc. Is that likely ?

I liked the name Robin only thing stopping us was the fact OH would have constantly said "we had to name you Robin because I'm Batman"

In the nicest possible way I have no idea what you’re talking about.

So id go for it.

We have a Robin and this has never arisen -as far as I know- could have happened at school I suppose.
He loves his name and the birds as well!

@LittleBearPad we're Scottish so it's like robin = robbing. As in stealing.

@NutterPotter also an issue!

I kind of guessed that - but is it a well known phrase. I really don’t th8nk it’s a reason not to use it

@LittleBearPad I'm hoping not. That's why I'm trying it out on here. Thanks so much for assurance

Yes, robbing is stealing to me as well, but honestly, I know three Robins (including a female Robyn) and it really isn’t an issue.

My husband is called Robin and has never had any comments like that. He likes his name. We are Scottish too. We do get lots of Xmas cards with Robins on them - but we like that..

Any silly phrase or nickname can be made up for any name. If you like the name, use it!

Unless you raise a thief, I doubt your child will ever hear that phrase in his life.

Batman jokes however....

No I have known a few Robins of both geners and no that's not been an issue. I guess if someoene can take the micky they will if not by your name in some other way.

I think it's a gorgeous name. Not worth worrying about 'robbing' - it's just daft.

It’s a lovely name. I’d think of Christopher Robin before Batman!

Lovely name, which is why I have a 10 months old DS Robin

I too have a Robyn. She would have been a Robin had she been a boy. Never had any negativity around her name.. quite the opposite, actually. Have your Robin. It's a lovely name (biased ) plus there's the benefit of it being not overly popular.

Thanks all! That's put my mind at ease. 😊

Never even considered it. My friend’s DD is Robyn and I’ve always thought it was a lovely name.

I absolutely adore the name Robin and don’t really follow your concern about Rob-ing. Can’t see this being an issue. Please don’t let that put you off such a gorgeous name

Have never thought or heard of Robin as robbing. Go for it.

I want a Robin in future, I love it

As long as your surname isn’t Banks, I don’t see an issue

Lovely name - I know the cutest 2-month-old Robin.

I have a friend called Robin. He absolutely hates it - and has changed his name by dead poll. He thinks it is very feminine and he is almost 7 foot.

I don’t think it’s feminine at all, I’d actually expect too see a male when I hear the name, even though I know it’s unisex. I think it’s predominantly used for boys.

I think every name will have a nickname or comment to it so if you love it go for it. I will also add though that the only robin I knew, male, also hated it and only went by his nickname.