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Robyn.. but different!

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Robyn578 · 18/11/2022 23:00

my name is Robyn. I hate it. I’ve always disliked the name and I’ve been thinking about changing it for a while, I don’t want anything too different since I’ve been Robyn for nearly 30 years, but it just doesn’t “fit”.
i was thinking of re-naming myself something Robyn could be short for and Roberta is all I’ve come up with, but Roberta has been something people have called me in a “jokey” way and I’m worried they’ll think it’s just an extension of the joke! Plus it’s very similar to my original name.

Bobbie and Robbie are both off the cards, as close family members have those names, can anyone add anything creative?

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Longdarkcloud · 22/11/2022 21:51

Romy
Ro
But I love Robyn, though I prefer the sp Robin.
Unless you intend to change jobs how will you persuade anyone to call you by a new name?

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peaceinourtime · 15/03/2023 00:24

I know of a Robyn, a child who goes by Robbie.

peaceinourtime · 15/03/2023 00:26

Ro is also nice. I know a Ro whose name is Rowena. Ro is a nice name.

pontipinemum · 15/03/2023 09:45

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But I am curious @Robyn578 did you find anything you would like to change your name to?

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