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Robin

Pronunciation: RAH-bin (key)

Origin of the name Robin:

Originally a pet form of the name Robert (bright fame), Robin is now commonly used in reference to the bird of the same name.

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Rob, Robbie

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Robin Williams, actor
Robin Gibb, singer with "The Bee Gees"
Robin Leach (b. 1941), host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Robin Söderling, Swedish professional tennis player.
Robin Thicke,American R&B singer.

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Robin the Boy Wonder, Batman's sidekick
Christopher Robin, little guy in Winnie the Pooh books
Brave Sir Robin, from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Robin Hood, archetypal figure in English folklore

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