Robbe

Robbe is a Dutch given name functioning as a short form of Robert, which derives from the Old High German elements hrod, meaning fame, and beraht, meaning bright, together conveying the sense of bright fame. The name Robert was introduced across much of Europe by the Normans and became enormously popular throughout the medieval period, producing a wide range of diminutives and pet forms in different languages. Robbe is particularly associated with Flanders and the broader Dutch-speaking world, where it has been a fashionable independent given name in recent decades. Related forms include Rob, Robbie, and the full form Robert.