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Robby

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Robby: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1998.

Robby is a familiar diminutive of Robert, ultimately from the Old Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame" from the elements *hrod* (fame) and *berht* (bright). This friendly, approachable form became popular in Scotland and across the English-speaking world as an affectionate variant. Perhaps the most famous bearer is American singer-songwriter Robby Krieger, guitarist for The Doors, while Scottish football fans will recall Robby Muirhead, a striker who played for various clubs in the 1950s and 1960s. Place connections are indirect, but the root "Robert" lends itself to many places, including the Scottish town of Rothesay (from an early Scots form). An interesting note: while Robby is a classic nickname, in recent decades its standalone use has declined in Scotland, often feeling more casual than the formal Robert.