Robbie or Robby is a surname. It is usually encountered as a nickname or a shortened form of

Robert The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, h ...

, Rob or

Robin Robin may refer to: Animals * Australasian robins, red-breasted songbirds of the family Petroicidae * Many members of the subfamily Saxicolinae (Old World chats), including: **European robin (''Erithacus rubecula'') **Bush-robin **Forest rob ...

. The name experienced a significant rise in popularity in

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland ( ga, Tuaisceart Éireann ; sco, label=Ulster-Scots, Norlin Airlann) is a part of the United Kingdom, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, that is variously described as a country, province or region. North ...

in 2003.

People

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Robbie Amell Robert Patrick Amell IV (born April 21, 1988) is a Canadian-American actor and producer. He is best-known for his roles as Stephen Jameson on The CW series ''The Tomorrow People'', Ronnie Raymond/Firestorm on The CW series '' The Flash'', Nath ...

(born 1988), Canadian-American actor * Robbie Burns (1759–1796), Scottish poet *

Robbie Coltrane Anthony Robert McMillan (30 March 195014 October 2022), known professionally as Robbie Coltrane, was a Scottish actor and comedian. He gained worldwide recognition in the 2000s for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the ''Harry Potter'' film series. H ...

(1950–2022) Scottish actor * Robbie Daymond (born 1982) American actor and voice actor * Robbie E (born 1983), pro wrestler *

Robbie Earle Robert Fitzgerald Earle MBE (born 27 January 1965) is an English-born Jamaican former international footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He played 578 league games in senior club football, scoring 136 goals. A former youth player ...

(born 1965), Jamaican footballer and broadcaster * Robbie Erlin (born 1990), American baseball player *

Robbie Farah Robert Peter Farah ( ar, روبي فرح) (born 23 January 1984) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. An Australian international, Lebanese international and captain of New South Wales Blues t ...

(born 1984), Australian rugby league player *

Robbie Fowler Robert Bernard Fowler (born 9 April 1975) is an English football manager and former player, who most recently managed East Bengal in the Indian Super League. As a player, he was a striker, and is the eighth-highest goalscorer in the histor ...

(born 1975), English footballer and manager * Robbie Ftorek (born 1952), National Hockey League player and coach *

Robbie Grey Modern English are an English new wave/post-punk band formed in 1979 in Colchester, Essex, England. They are best known for their songs "I Melt with You", " Hands Across the Sea", and "Ink and Paper". The group disbanded in 1987, only to re-f ...

(born 1957), English lead singer of Modern English *

Robbie Grossman Robert Edward Grossman (born September 16, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers ...

(born 1989), American baseball player *

Robbie Hart Robert "Robbie" Hart (born 9 October 1947) is an English former football referee in the English Football League and Premier League. During his officiating career he was based in Darlington, County Durham. Career Hart reached the Football ...

(born 1947), English football referee * Robbie Hunter-Paul (born 1976), New Zealand rugby league player * Robbie Keane (born 1980), Irish footballer *

Robbie Klay Robbie Klay (born June 20, 1986) is a South African singer, songwriter, television and theatre stage actor. He sings in Afrikaans and English in the pop, rock and country genres. Career Klay began singing at age 5 becoming a child performer. His ...

(born 1986), South African singer and actor *

Robbie Kruse Robbie Thomas Kruse ( ; ; born 5 October 1988) is an Australian professional Association football, footballer who last played as a Forward (association football), forward for Melbourne Victory FC, Melbourne Victory and the Australia national ass ...

(born 1988), Australian association football player *

Robbie Knievel Robert Edward Knievel II (born May 7, 1962) is an American daredevil and son of stunt performer Evel Knievel. He has also used the code name "Kaptain Robbie Knievel". Family Robbie Knievel is the son of the stuntman Robert "Evel" Knievel and ...

(born 1962), motorcycle daredevil *

Robbie Maddison Robert William 'Robbie' Maddison (born 14 July 1981) is an Australian motorbike stunt performer. Nicknamed 'Maddo', he is from the town of Kiama, New South Wales. Background Born in Caringbah, Maddison grew up in Kiama Downs, and develope ...

(born 1981), Australian motorcycle stunt rider *

Robbie Nevil Robert S. Nevil (born October 2, 1958) is an American pop singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist who had five ''Billboard'' top 40 hits including his songs " C'est la Vie" (#2, 1986), "Dominoes" (#14, 1987), and "Wot's It to Ya" (#10, 1987). ...

(born 1958), American singer *

Robbie Perkins Robert Perkins (born 29 May 1994) is an Australian professional baseball catcher for the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League. Career Perkins plays in the Australian Baseball League for the Canberra Cavalry. He signed a minor l ...

(born 1994), Australian professional baseball player * Robbie Ray (born 1991), MLB American baseball player * Robbie Ray (born 1982), American auto racing driver *

Robbie Rist Robbie Rist (born April 4, 1964) is an American actor. He is known for playing Cousin Oliver in '' The Brady Bunch'', Martin in '' Grady'' and "Little John" in ''Big John, Little John''. Rist is also known for voicing assorted characters in ...

(born 1964), American actor and musician *

Robbie Robertson Jaime Royal "Robbie" Robertson, OC (born July 5, 1943), is a Canadian musician. He is best known for his work as lead guitarist and songwriter for the Band, and for his career as a solo recording artist. With the deaths of Richard Manuel i ...

(born 1942), Canadian musician * Robbie Rogers (born 1987), American footballer, first openly gay professional athlete in North America *

Robbie Savage Robert William Savage (born 18 October 1974) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, now a football pundit and director of football at club Macclesfield. During his career he played predominantly as a midfielder, ...

(born 1974), soccer player *

Robert J. Sherman Robert Jason Sherman (born July 16, 1968), known as Robbie Sherman, is an American songwriter based in London. He was born in Los Angeles to Joyce and Robert B. Sherman, the youngest of four siblings. Stemming from a long line of songwriters an ...

(born 1968), American songwriter and businessman *

Robbie Widlansky Robert Eric Widlansky (born November 6, 1984) is a former professional baseball outfielder who played internationally for the Israel national baseball team. In college, he won the Sun Belt Conference batting title his senior season, with a Flor ...

(born 1984), American baseball player *

Robbie Williams Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, and achieved commercial success after launching a solo career in 1996. His debut stu ...

(born 1974), English singer-songwriter * Dove-Myer Robinson (1901–1989), former mayor of Auckland, New Zealand, known as Robbie

Robby

* Robby Albarado, (born 1973), horse racing jockey *

Robby Benson Robby Benson (born Robin David Segal; January 21, 1956) is an American actor and director. He rose to prominence as a teen idol in the late 1970s, appearing in the sports films '' One on One'' (1977) and '' Ice Castles'' (1978). He subsequentl ...

, stage name of American actor Robin David Segal (born 1956) * Robby Brink (born 1971), South African former rugby union player * Robby Ginepri (born 1982), tennis player *

Robby Gordon Robert Wesley Gordon (born January 2, 1969) is an American auto racing driver. He has raced in NASCAR, CART, the IndyCar Series, the Trans-Am Series, IMSA, IROC and the Dakar Rally. He is active in top-tier off road motorsports such as BITD ...

(born 1969), race car driver *

Robby Krieger Robert Alan Krieger (born January 8, 1946) is an American guitarist and founding member of the rock band the Doors. Krieger wrote or co-wrote many of the Doors' songs, including the hits " Light My Fire", " Love Me Two Times", " Touch Me", and ...

(born 1946), American guitar player of The Doors *

Robby Langers Robert 'Robby' Langers (born 1 August 1960) is a Luxembourgish former professional footballer who played as a striker. He was voted Luxembourgish Sportsman of the Year in 1987. Club career Langers started his career at local side Union Luxembo ...

(born 1960), retired footballer from Luxembourg * Robby Lyons (born 1989), race car driver * Robby Müller (born 1940), Dutch cinematographer most often associated with film director Wim Wenders * Robby Steinhardt (1950–2021), American rock violinist and singer best known for his work with the group Kansas *

Robby Thompson Robert Randall Thompson (born May 10, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball (1986–1996) as the second baseman for the San Francisco Giants. During the Giants' ...

(born 1962), Major League Baseball player

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* David Robbie (Australian footballer) (born 1944), Australian rules footballer *

David Robbie (Fijian politician) Captain David Robbie (4 March 1849 – 1940) was a Scottish-born businessman, planter and politician in Fiji. He served as a member of the Legislative Council between 1905 and 1908. Biography Robbie was born in the Scottish town of Forfar in 1 ...

(1849–1940), businessman and politician in colonial Fiji * David Robbie (Scottish footballer) (1899–1978) *

Joe Robbie Joseph Robbie (July 7, 1916 – January 7, 1990) was an American attorney, politician, and the principal founder of the Miami Dolphins. Early life Robbie was raised in Sisseton, South Dakota, the second of five children. His father was a Lebanes ...

(1916–1990), former owner of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team *

Margot Robbie Margot Elise Robbie (; born 2 July 1990) is an Australian actress and producer. Known for her work in both blockbuster and independent films, she has received several accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe ...

(born 1990), Australian actress and film producer * Mike Robbie (born 1943), former general manager of the Miami Dolphins football team, son of Joe Robbie *

Rod Robbie Roderick "Rod" George Robbie, (September 15, 1928 – January 4, 2012) was a British-born Canadian architect and planner. He was known for his design of the Canadian Pavilion at Expo 67 and Toronto's Rogers Centre (SkyDome). Biography ...

(1928–2012), British-born Canadian architect and planner *

Seymour Robbie Seymour Robbie (August 25, 1919 – June 17, 2004) was a director of American television programs, whose work ranged from 1951 (''Down You Go'') to 1990 (''Father Dowling Mysteries''). His credits include game shows (e.g., '' The $64,000 Question ...

(1919–2004), American TV director * William Robbie (1849–1929), stonemason and mayor of Chico, California (1907–1919)

Fictional characters

*" Robbie", a story in Isaac Asimov's ''I, Robot'' * Robbie (TV series), 2020 American comedy television series * Robby the Robot, in films and TV programs * Robbie the Reindeer, in three animated comedy TV specials * Robbie Douglas, in the TV series ''My Three Sons'' *Robbie Hart, lead character in the 1998 film ''

The Wedding Singer ''The Wedding Singer'' is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci, written by Tim Herlihy, and produced by Robert Simonds and Jack Giarraputo. The film stars Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, and Christine Taylor, and tell ...

'' *Robbie McGrath, in the TV series '' Radio Free Roscoe'' * Robbie Quinn, in the TV series ''Fair City'' * Robbie Robertson (comics), in the ''Spider-Man'' comic books * Robbie Rotten, in the Icelandic children's TV show ''LazyTown'' * Robbie Shapiro, in the TV series ''Victorious'' * Robbie Sinclair, on the TV series ''Dinosaurs'' * Robby Stewart, in the TV series ''Hannah Montana'' *Robbie Valentino, in the animated series ''

Gravity Falls ''Gravity Falls'' is an American mystery comedy animated television series created by Alex Hirsch for Disney Channel and Disney XD. The series follows the adventures of Dipper Pines ( Jason Ritter) and his twin sister Mabel (Kristen Schaal ...

'' *Robbie White, a hunter in the video game ''

Identity V ''Identity V'' is a free-to-play asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game developed and published by Chinese company NetEase. It was released in July 2018 for mobile devices. It is available on the iOS App Store, Android Google Play Stor ...

'' *The title character of ''

Robby the Rascal , known in the United States as ''Robby the Rascal'', is a 39-episode anime television series created by Ken Ishikawa and produced by Knack animation studio. The series aired on TV Tokyo in Japan from October 1982 to June 1983. The series fea ...

'', an anime TV series *Robby, a seal that appears in the TV series '' Pingu'' *Roberta 'Robbie' Henderson, in '' The Ferals'', an Australian children's TV series *The title character of ''Robby'' (film), a 1968 retelling of ''Robinson Crusoe'' *The title character of ''Robbie'' (film), a 1979 British public information film * Robbie Turner, from '' Atonement (film)'' (2007) *Robbie, from '' Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging'' (2008)

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