Robin Goodfellow
/ˈrɒbɪn ˈɡʊdˌfɛloʊ/noun
A mischievous sprite or goblin in English folklore, especially associated with Puck.
Did you know?In Shakespeare’s world, Robin Goodfellow was another name for Puck, a folklore figure tied to the unseen forces that could bless, prank, or bewilder humans.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
Robin Goodfellow
“A folkloric household spirit or prankish fairy, later identified with Puck.”
Late Medieval
English
Robyn Goodfellowe
“A familiar name for a mischievous supernatural being in English folk tradition.”
Old French
French
Robin
“A diminutive of Robert, used as a personal name.”
Old High German
OHG
Hrodebert
“A Germanic personal name meaning roughly 'bright fame' or 'fame-bright'.”
Old English
English
gōd
“Good, virtuous, favorable.”
Old English
English
felawe
“Companion, associate, fellow.”