Robynn
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Robynn: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2019.
A modern, often feminised form of Robin, Robynn ultimately derives from the Germanic name Robert, meaning 'bright fame' (from *hrod* 'fame' + *berht* 'bright'). The familiar form was popularised in medieval times through the legendary outlaw Robin Hood. The double-n ending gives Robynn a distinctly contemporary feel, and the spelling variant may have been influenced by the Scottish actress Robyn Addison, known for her role in the television series *Monarch of the Glen*. The name shares its root with several Scottish place names, most notably Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, originally meaning 'Robert's island'. While not as common as the standard Robin, Robynn offers a fresh, phonetic twist that has occasionally appeared in Scottish birth records since the 1970s, appealing to parents seeking a familiar yet distinctively spelled choice.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20193 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y