Gavin
White hawk, little falcon, battle hawk
Scottish, Welsh
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Gavin
“White hawk, little falcon, battle hawk”
About this name
Gavin is a Scottish name meaning 'white hawk' or 'battle hawk.' Derived from Arthurian legend's Sir Gawain. The name represents nobility, courage, and medieval chivalry in Western culture.
It means "White hawk, little falcon, battle hawk." Gavin has Scottish and Welsh origins. Gavin has a popularity score of 86 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced GAV-in. It is traditionally associated with Christian. Its listed personality traits are Noble, Courageous and Brave. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Gawain, Gaven and Gavyn.
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What does the name Gavin mean?
The name Gavin means "White hawk, little falcon, battle hawk."
What origin is the name Gavin?
Gavin has Scottish and Welsh origins.
Is Gavin a boy or girl name?
Gavin is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Gavin?
Gavin is pronounced GAV-in.
Is Gavin popular?
Gavin has a popularity score of 86 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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