Robyn? Thoughts please!

[elvis4nuts]

Morning lovelies!

What are your thoughts on Robyn (for a girl)

Do you know many?
What nicknames might organically evolve?

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Sweet
Like it

I had a friend named Robyn in the 90s, she was just Robyn, no nn. Likewise I know a Robin as an adult, and he is just Robin, no nn.

I don’t like it. It’s dated and not very classy, to me. Roberta with a nickname of Robin would be better.

Robyn is not my taste (has a somehow 70's vibe to me), but strangely I really like Robin for both sexes - more classic, gentle, nature feel. But either way, I can't imagine Robyn/Robin would automatically get any nicknames - the few I've met don't seem to.

@IamnotwhouthinkIam

I wonder what it is about it that has this 70s vibe? I can't put my finger on it!

It doesn't put me off though!

I love it. I know a little girl whose family call her 'Bobby' which is also cute.

@BellsaRinging

Yes I like Bobby too!

I know 3, one teen, one 20 something, one 30 something. None of them have their names shortened as far as I know. I think it's a lovely name, pretty and strong.
As it's with a 'y', can't imagine people buying them robin presents.

@elvis4nuts - I think it's because there were a few (semi?) famous Robyn's born in the 70's/ early 80's, plus Robyn was at it's peak of popularity in the US in the 70's and that influence tends to drift to the UK.

But whilst I still prefer the Robin spelling, as far as I know Robin/Robyn has never been top 50 in any country (although it's now getting up there in the UK), so it can hardly be considered a dated name.

I know one who is just a "Robyn" and another who is "Birdie". I actually love Birdie, but might just be the association and I didn't know she was a Robyn until recently - she's lovely.

I have a friend Robyn and everyone calls her Rob x

I am a Robyn. I love my name. The other option was Rachel and I'm so glad I didn't get that!

I am a 90's baby. Never got anything with my name on it (but there are so many variations of names now that not many will do anyway!).

I was Bob from my uncle (black adder reference) and my niece and nephews called be Bob. My nanny called me Rob which I hated but I generally just tell people I don't want to be called Rob and move on

I like it, prefer Robin though.

Rob/Robbie

I like Roberta better, but do like Robyn

I love Robyn. It was on my girls list but I only had boys. There's one in my 9 year olds class. I think it's a current name.

Hate it.

There is a few Robyn's I know and not one of them are nice people.

I like it. I only know one. She's 18 and AFAIK she's always called Robyn.

A couple of pp mentioned the traditional spelling but I thought that Robyn was the traditional spelling for girls and Robin was the traditional spelling for boys.

I have one, she NEVER gets called Rob, her brother does sometimes call her Binny though!

She doesn't get any Robin themed presents, but I have become a bit of a sucker for Robin related items as they remind me of her and I always get Robin Christmas Cards!!

I really like this name! It's unusual without being out there, and feels fairly modern. I like it OP.

I know a couple of Robyns.
One is about 7, always called Robyn.
Sweet girl.
The other is in her 30s.. most friends call her Robyn. Her nephew calls her Robyn-bobbin (i think he is 2?) And her close family call her monster! In a nice way.

Now getting worried all these people who know a Robyn know DD2!

She gets Bobbi as a nickname, or Birdie or Bobbicles if we're trying to wind her up. I've only met another one, who happened to be a boss - and DD made sure to check it was correctly spelt and not Robin-bird!

Dobbin

I like it. Quite unusual but recognisable. To my mind Robyn is the feminine version and Robin the masculine.

I have a little girl in my family with this name, she is 4. Everyone calls her Roro.

I went to school with 3 Robyn's and I know one who is about 5 or 6 years old and none of them ever had any nicknames, they just went by Robyn

I think it's a lovely name