Robby

Robby is a boy's and girl's baby name of Germanic origin, a diminutive of Robert, derived from the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright), meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining with glory.'

With over 10,500 recorded births, Robby carries the casual warmth of a nickname that became its own name — the friendly, approachable counterpart to the more formal Robert. It's the name of the playground, the baseball dugout, and the family barbecue. Artists like Robby Krieger of the Doors gave it rock-and-roll credibility that no amount of formality could replicate.