Baldwin
BAWL-dwin
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
634
Peak Year
#13 in 1965
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Germanic origin meaning 'brave friend'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Alec Baldwin
American actor known for his diverse roles
James Baldwin
Influential African-American writer and activist
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