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What do you think when you hear the name Robyn?

135 replies

Indecisive1011 · 29/10/2025 14:41

Is it well liked?

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historyismything82 · 29/10/2025 14:42

I love it. Simple and sweet.

Rozendantz · 29/10/2025 14:43

I love that name for a girl. Makes me think of some kind, gentle and well liked.

dontlikethings · 29/10/2025 14:44

I think it's sweet.

This is only me, but way back in time when I was at nursery, I was bullied for the first time in my life by a little girl called Robyn. Funny how I've never forgotten.

Minto111 · 29/10/2025 14:46

I think it is a silly name

Lanva · 29/10/2025 14:50

Of the most darling girl I know.

Christwosheds · 29/10/2025 14:51

I like the name but not the spelling.

Fivegreenfrogs · 29/10/2025 14:51

I like it!

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 29/10/2025 14:51

I keep dancing on my own

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 29/10/2025 14:51

I only know a boy named Robin and thought it was better suited for a girl. But I must admit I don’t like the name for either a girl or a boy.

dairydebris · 29/10/2025 14:52

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 29/10/2025 14:51

I keep dancing on my own

Same. Love it though. 😊

CoffeeChocolateWine · 29/10/2025 14:52

Love it for a girl (which I assume you’re asked for with that spelling). I find it very wet for a boy though.

Radiatorvalves · 29/10/2025 14:52

Will she or won’t she? Cormoran Strike related.

MrsKateColumbo · 29/10/2025 14:53

Nice! Could be for a person any age/class etc so doesnt pigeon hole them

Navigatinglife100 · 29/10/2025 14:53

I quietly think of Kermits cousin sitting on the stairs singing! Although i think thats Robin.

But I do love the name. Its not a very baby name but its a really cool adult name! I think all the F Robyns (and M Robins) ive known have been cool people!

Confusedmermaid1 · 29/10/2025 14:55

I love it
It’s in my top 3 names for DD due January
Only thing that’s stopping me is having the nn Rob which reminds me of a middle aged man 😅😂

MrsMoastyToasty · 29/10/2025 14:55

I'm not keen on it TBH. The only male Robin I've known was a bit of a twat.

Indecisive1011 · 29/10/2025 14:57

Confusedmermaid1 · 29/10/2025 14:55

I love it
It’s in my top 3 names for DD due January
Only thing that’s stopping me is having the nn Rob which reminds me of a middle aged man 😅😂

This is my worry!!

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GeorgeMichaelsCat · 29/10/2025 14:58

Hearing the name is think Gibb or I hear 🎶First time, first love, Oh, what feeling is this🎶

Needmorelego · 29/10/2025 14:58

Nice name.
Robyn with a Y is usually the girls spelling. Robin with an I is for boys.
As someone who has a unisex but spelled different name please get that one correct 😂

Indecisive1011 · 29/10/2025 14:58

Confusedmermaid1 · 29/10/2025 14:55

I love it
It’s in my top 3 names for DD due January
Only thing that’s stopping me is having the nn Rob which reminds me of a middle aged man 😅😂

What are your other names if you dont mind me asking? Don't worry if you dont wish to share! :)

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Confusedmermaid1 · 29/10/2025 15:04

My other names have all been rejected by DH at the moment 😂 not sure if Robyn is a bit of an outlier because it’s sentimental for us both but other names I love are
Hazel
Sylvie/Sylvia
Lillith
Genevieve

Navigatinglife100 · 29/10/2025 15:09

Lillith is Frasiers annoying ex wife!
Genevieve - King Arther!
Hazel and Sylvia are friends in their 60s!

Im with your husband in this Robyn is the vibe!

SprayWhiteDung · 29/10/2025 15:11

Confusedmermaid1 · 29/10/2025 14:55

I love it
It’s in my top 3 names for DD due January
Only thing that’s stopping me is having the nn Rob which reminds me of a middle aged man 😅😂

Bin/Byn would be a worse nn!

PflumPfeffer · 29/10/2025 15:12

Indecisive1011 · 29/10/2025 14:57

This is my worry!!

We use nn Bobbin when she was little or now Bob (a family in-joke Blackadder reference as her middle name is Kate). Bobbi (as in the famous makeup artist Bobbi Brown) is also less masculine.

Cynic17 · 29/10/2025 15:14

I think it's lovely, elegant and not too girly or "frilly".