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Robbie - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Robbie
- R-O-B-B-I-E, is a 6-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Robbie
- RAH-bee
- Meaning of Robbie
- Bright with fame, diminutive form of robert, of shining fame.
- Origin of Robbie
- The name 'Robbie' is a diminutive form of the name Robert. It originated in Scotland and is derived from the Old High German name Hrodebert, which means 'bright fame' or 'famous one'. The name Robert was introduced to Scotland through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Robbie
- Bert
- Bertie
- Bob
- Bobby
- Rab
- Rabbie
- Rebin
- Rebina
- Riobard
- Rip
- Rob
- Robart
- Robbins
- Robbinson
- Robby
- Robee
- Robena
- Robene
- Robenia
- Robers
- Robert
- Robertino
- Roberto
- Roberts
- Robertson
- Robi
- Robin
- Robina
- Robine
- Robinette
- Robinson
- Roudbert
- Rupert
- Ruperto
- Ruprecht
- Popularity of Robbie
- The popularity of the name Robbie has varied over time. In the United States, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century and reached its peak in the 1970s. It was commonly given as a nickname or a standalone name. However, its popularity has declined since then.
- Robbie currently has 292 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked boy's names. The name Micah is slightly more popular than Robbie.
Etymology of Robbie
As a diminutive form of Robert, the name Robbie shares the same etymology. The name Robert is composed of the Germanic elements 'hrod', meaning 'fame', and 'beraht', meaning 'bright'. This combination gives the name its meaning of 'bright fame' or 'famous one.'
Cultural Significance of Robbie
The name Robbie does not have significant cultural or historical associations. It is a commonly used name in English-speaking countries and is often given to boys as a casual or affectionate nickname for Robert.