Robbie
Fact sheet
- Name
- Robbie
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Robbie means 'the one who shines through their fame' or 'the glorious one'. It is used as both a male and female English diminutive for Robert and Roberta.
What does the name Robbie mean?
Robbie refers to 'the one who shines through their fame' or simply 'the glorious one'. The name is a diminutive of Robert and Roberta and is used for both boys and girls. A prominent example of a bearer of this name is the British singer Robbie Williams. Other popular short and diminutive forms of Robert and Roberta include Bob, Bobbie, Bobby, Rob, Robby, Robin, and Robyn.
Where does the name Robbie come from?
The name Robbie as a diminutive of Robert and Roberta has its roots in the Old Germanic Hrodberht as well as in the Old High German Hrōdebert. These names are composed of the Old High German terms 'hruod' (fame, honor) and 'beraht' (shining, bright).
How do you pronounce Robbie?
The pronunciation of Robbie is two syllables and rhythmic. In phonetic transcription 'Rob-bie' [ˈrɒbi], the double consonant 'bb' creates a distinctive sound. The ending '-bie' sounds soft and light, giving the name a friendly touch. This makes Robbie playful and open – lively, approachable, and with a warm aura.
When is the name day of Robbie?
The name day for Robbie is celebrated on January 26, April 17, June 7, and September 17.
Popularity
Robbie is a common first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 3,780 on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2010 at position 1,532. In the last ten years, Robbie has been registered as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 7,739 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks at 5,330.
Nicknames & pet names
Bie / Rob / Robertchen / Robs / Robsy
Similar first names
Famous people
- James Robbie Leonard McQuilkin (English football player)
- Robbie Abel (Australian rugby player)
- Robbie AhMat (Australian footballer)
- Robbie Basho (musician from America)
- Robbie Benoit (writer from Canada)
- Robbie Bina (American ice hockey player)
- Robbie Blunt (English rock musician)
- Robbie Branscum (American writer)
- Robbie Brennan (musician from Ireland)
- Robbie Busscher (footballer from the Netherlands)
- Robbie Caldwell (American footballer)
- Robbie Coltrane (Scottish actor)
- Robbie Conal (American artist)
- Robbie Costigan (footballer from Grenada)
- Robbie Dixon (Canadian alpine skier)
- Robbie Dunne (Irish football player)
- Robbie Earl (American ice hockey player)
- Robbie Gaffney (Irish football player)
- Robbie Gould (American footballer)
- Robbie Horgan (Irish footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Robbie
What does the name Robbie mean?
Robbie means 'the one who shines through their fame' or simply 'the glorious one'. It is a diminutive of Robert and Roberta.
Where does the name Robbie come from?
Robbie has its roots in the Old Germanic Hrodberht and the Old High German Hrōdebert, which are composed of the terms 'hruod' (fame, honor) and 'beraht' (shining, bright).
How popular is the name Robbie?
Robbie is a popular name used for both boys and girls. It is widespread in various short and diminutive forms such as Bob, Bobbie, Bobby, Rob, Robby, Robin, and Robyn.