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How to pronounce Gavin (GAV-in)

Gavin

GAV-in

Gavin

Welsh origin. Short 'a'. Very common in the 1970s–80s generation.

Notes

Welsh origin. Short 'a'. Very common in the 1970s–80s generation.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Welsh/Scottish
Meaning
white hawk (from Gawain)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Gav
  • Gavvo
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Popularity

Sir Gawain was a Knight of the Round Table.

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