I didn't have a problem with the name since JGL's is completely different than Dick Grayson's. It fact I felt his origin was more compelling and authentic than the one from the comic. Dick Grayson's comic origin is way too similar to what happened to Bruce (and almost every other comic book character).
Having his parents die, then growing up in the orphanage alone, without moving in with Bruce was a better way to go.
As for the name itself, maybe like someone said it made it easier for people to identify who he is. What percentage of moviegoers know what Robin's alter-ego is? Maybe like 50%; naming him Robin makes it easier for everyone to identify what he may become.
That and why would be bother using the name John Blake, if his real name is Dick Grayson? If Nolan had used his real name it would have made a lot sense to use it from the get go, then ruin the surprise at the end.
The Nolan version of Robin is better than any version of Robin in movie/television history. And the best thing is he never actually wears a costume, or becomes a super-hero.
The same goes for Catwoman; although Michelle Pfeiffer was a damn good Catwoman herself, the Nolan version is probably better. And once again he was able to do that without any real backstory, and without even identifying her as Catwoman.
I still think Michael Keaton is the best Batman ever, but Bale is the best Bruce Wayne yet.
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