Robroy
Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Robroy
Robroy combines the Scottish Gaelic elements "rob" (meaning red) and "roy" (meaning king), literally translating to "red king." The name derives from Gaelic linguistic roots common in Highland Scotland.
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Etymology
Robroy combines the Scottish Gaelic elements "rob" (meaning red) and "roy" (meaning king), literally translating to "red king." The name derives from Gaelic linguistic roots common in Highland Scotland.
The name is primarily Scottish and has historical significance as a byname or epithet; it is most famously associated with Rob Roy MacGregor (1671–1734), the legendary Highland outlaw and folk hero of Scottish tradition. It remains predominantly used in Scottish culture with no specific religious affiliation.
Robroy currently ranks #4,049 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1966.
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