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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Robin is: Famed; bright; shining. Form of Robert popular since the medieval days of Robin Hood. Robinson: (English) Son of Robert 'Famed; bright; shining.' Surname.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Robin is: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.

Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:

In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Robin is: The Merry Wives of Windsor' Page to Falstaff.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Robin is: Bright fame.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Robin is: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.

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