Boring Question #50: Why did they call Robin, Robin when there were better birds to choose from?

Boring Question #50: Why did they call Robin, Robin when there were better birds to choose from?
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Because the creators were big fans of Robin Hood, his original costume was inspired by the medieval look of the legendary dweller of sherwood forest, the name stuck.
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