Robbie

Robbie is a Scottish and English diminutive of Robert, a name of Old High German origin composed of the elements hrod, meaning fame, and beraht, meaning bright, giving the overall sense of bright fame. The name Robert was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became widely popular in Scotland, partly through the national hero Robert the Bruce. Robbie is used both as a pet form and as an independent given name, and it is borne by notable figures such as Scottish poet Robert Burns, commonly called Robbie Burns. Related forms include Rob, Bob, Robin, and the feminine Roberta.