The name "Robin, The Boy Wonder" and the medieval look of the original costume are inspired by the legendary hero Robin Hood, as well as the red-breasted American robin, which parallels the "winged" motif of Batman.
Nama "Robin, The Boy Wonder" dan tampilan abad pertengahan dari kostum asli diilhami oleh pahlawan legendaris Robin Hood, serta berdada merah seperti burung robin Amerika, yang sejajar dengan motif "bersayap" Batman.