Robie
Meaning of Robie
Robie is a friendly, unisex name that first popped up as a playful diminutive of Robert or Roberta, rooted in the old Germanic elements hrod (“fame”) and berht (“bright”). Pronounced simply as ROH-bee, it carries a warm, approachable energy—like the cheerful greeting of a childhood friend you haven’t seen in years. Though its popularity has danced up and down over the past century, peaking modestly in mid-20th-century records and showing occasional comebacks in recent decades, Robie remains refreshingly rare today—an opportunity to give a child a name that feels both timeless and uniquely theirs. With its gentle sound and sunny origins, Robie evokes sparks of confidence and creative curiosity, perfect for a little explorer ready to shine in their own way.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as ROH-bee (/ˈrəʊbi/)
American English
- Pronunced as ROH-bee (/ˈroʊbi/)
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Notable People Named Robie
| Robie Macauley - |
