Gavin
GAV-in
Popularity
#255
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
188,526
Peak Year
#11,889 in 2007
First Recorded
1913
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Medieval form of Gawain, possibly meaning 'white hawk' or 'God send'.
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Gavin Rossdale
English musician, lead singer of Bush.
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