Robby
Casual male name
Robby is a familiar form of Robert, used as a given name in its own right.
The spelling with -y gives it a slightly more informal or youthful feel than Robbie: Little Robby ran to greet his grandfather.
The name peaked in American usage in the mid-twentieth century.
Self-moving mechanical device
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- androidMachine resembling a person
- Forbidden PlanetProhibited celestial body
- sci-fiFuturistic fiction, abbreviated
1950s · retro · vintage · tin · toy · collector · classic · iconic
Nickname from Robert
- BobCommon male nickname
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- informalRelaxed, not official
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
casual · familiar · pet name · given name · Roberto · nickname · endearment · affectionate
automaton
Self-moving mechanical device
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- androidMachine resembling a person
- Forbidden PlanetProhibited celestial body
sci-fi · 1950s · retro · vintage · tin · toy · collector · classic · iconic · humanoid
Rob
Nickname from Robert
- BobCommon male nickname
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- informalRelaxed, not official
friendly · casual · familiar · pet name · given name · Roberto · nickname · endearment · affectionate · childhood
fictional
Not real, invented
- protagonistStory's central figure
- heroOne admired for courage
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
comic · cartoon · TV · film · novel · series · supporting · mascot · friendly · lovable