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Origin, Meaning And History of Gavin

Gavin is a given name of Scottish origin which is derived from the Gaelic name Gobhainn or Mac Gobhann, meaning ‘son of the smith.’ The name Gavin was popular in medieval Scotland. The name is closely related to Saint Gavinus, also known as Saint Gabinus of Porto Torres, who is greatly celebrated in Sardinia, Italy. He is recognized for his martyrdom, bravery, diplomacy, and intelligence. The name is also related to the word Gavina or Gabino, which means the same.

In addition, Gavin is believed to be a derivative of Gwalchmai. Gwalchmai is a combined form of the Welsh words Gwalch meaning ‘hawk’ and Mai, ‘the month of May’, ‘field,’ or ‘plain.’The name Gavin, in Ireland, is also considered an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Gábháin or Ó Gáibhín, which means ‘want’ or ‘danger.’ Gavin is also used as a monicker for the Hebrew word Gavriel, which means ‘God’s able-bodied one,’ ‘God is my strength,’ or ‘hero of God.’

Gavin is also a variant of the Welsh name Gwalch or Gawain, derived from Gwalchgwyn, where gwalch means ‘hawk’ and Gwyn means ‘fair or white.’. The name was popularly used in the 14th-century Arthurian chronicles as Sir Gawain. He is described as one of the roundtable’s notable knights and King Arthur’s nephew.

Sir Gawain is a formidable, courteous, loyal, and compassionate warrior dedicated to his king and family. It is these stories that popularized the name across the globe. Gawain is also believed to have derived from the Latin form Gualguainus. However, the name has dropped in popularity over recent times, According to the US Social Security Administration data for 2020 and 2021, the ranking for the name Gavin dropped from 173 to 141.

Variations of the name Gavin include Gavyn, Gaven, Gauvain, Gavine, Gawayne, Gualguanus, Gwalchmei, Walwein, Gwayne, Gavino, Gavinus, Gavyn, Gavon, Gabín, Gualguainus, Walganus, Galvão, and Gavriel. Common nicknames for Gavin include Gav, Gavo, Gavy, Gavi, Vinnie, Avin, Gavey, Vinny, Avi, Gavvy, and Vin.

Some notable fictional characters with the name Gavin include Gavin Elster from the 1958 Alfred Hitchcock film Vertigo, Gavin Belson from the TV series Silicon Valley, Gavin Biery from the Tom Clancy novel Jack Ryan, Gavin Volure from the television series 30 Rock, Gavin Stevens from the William Faulkner novels, Teddy Gavin and Tommy Gavin from the television series Rescue Me, and Kristoph Gavin and Klavier Gavin from the video game Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney.

Gavin

Meaning A little white falcon

性别 Unisex

Religion Christianity

Origin Welsh

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Famous People With The Name Gavin

James Maurice GavinA United States Army lieutenant general who was the youngest general officer to command a division during World war II and make four combat jumps.
Gavin LeeEnglish actor and West End and Broadway musical theatre artist who was awarded The Drama Desk Award and Theatre World Awards
Gavin Alexander HoustonAmerican actor who is best known for his roles in Spy, The Haves and the Have Nots, Guiding Light, and Con Man.
Gavin James CreelAmerican award-winning actor, singer, songwriter, and Broadway musical theater artist who is best known for his work in The Book of Mormon, Mary Poppins the musical, Hello, Dolly!, and Hair.
Gavin BellisAustralian Paralympic rower who won gold medals at 2013, 2014, and 2015 World Rowing championships.
Gavin Arroyo一位前美国水球后卫翅ted America in several championships, including the Olympics, and won three gold medals in the FINA world cup and Pan American Games (combined).
Gavin Christopher NewsomAmerican politician and businessman who was the youngest elected mayor of the century at San Fransisco in 2003.