Selwyn
SEL-win
Popularity
#8823
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
1,412
Peak Year
#43 in 1961
First Recorded
1904
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Selwyn is an English name derived from Old English elements meaning 'palace friend' or 'friend in a hall.'
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Numerology
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Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Selwyn Lloyd
British politician and diplomat
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