Robin
Meaning of Robin
Robin, conventionally articulated as RAH-bin (/ˈrɒbɪn, ˈrɑbɪn/), originated in medieval England as the affectionate hypocorism of Robert, itself derived from the Old High German Hrodebert—“hruod” meaning fame and “beraht” signifying bright—yet it soon detached from its parent form, acquired independent status, and, through association with the vividly plumed European robin, transitioned into a rare English forename applicable to all genders. Literary and folkloric currents reinforced its currency: the impish outlaw Robin Hood supplied a paradigm of audacious justice in late-medieval balladry; the avian reference endowed the name with seasonal imagery of winter carols and renewal; and twentieth-century popular culture, most conspicuously the Batman canon’s intrepid sidekick, re-introduced Robin to successive American cohorts. Although its national rank in U.S. birth statistics crested in the 1960s before entering a long, gentle descent—reflecting broader fashion cycles in onomastics—the name retains semantic capital through its etymological promise of “shining renown” and its enduring link to swift, spirited guardianship.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as RAH-bin (/ˈrɑbɪn/)
British English
- Pronunced as RAH-bin (/ˈrɒbɪn/)
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Notable People Named Robin
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| Robin Meade is an American former television news anchor for HLN's Morning Express, a former Miss Ohio, Emmy Award winner, and country music singer who released albums in the 2010s. |
