Gavin (meaning and origin)

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Gavin

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Meaning and origin
Gavin is a Welsh boy name. The meaning of the name is `white hawk `.

Where is it used?
The name Gavin is mainly used in English and in Welsh.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Gawain (In Welsh, Welsh Mythology and in English)

What Gavin`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Gavin:
it is not that unusual anymore
The worst thing about the name:
getting called gayvin or kevin
If my name wasn`t Gavin....:
it would have been daniel
Extra information:
its ok i guess
The best thing about the name Gavin:
I like how it is quite traditional. Unique.
The worst thing about the name:
Its very easy to say and spell wrongly.
If my name wasn`t Gavin....:
I'd be sad, i just love the name.
Extra information:
When i was youger i wished i was called something more common, but not now.
The best thing about the name Gavin:
i have a nickname called goldfish which is pretty cool
The worst thing about the name:
people often put gayin
If my name wasn`t Gavin....:
it would have been Ostrelius van der vuis
Extra information:
I have a very strong hobby which mst gavins r thought to have mine is FUCKING GOLDFISH
The best thing about the name Gavin:
The name is unique
The worst thing about the name:
people still pronounce it wrong, or call me Garvin or Kevin.
If my name wasn`t Gavin....:
I used to wish as a boy that I had a more common name but not anymore. I like the strong meaning.
Extra information:

More `Gavin` links
Gavin as abbreviation
Actors named Gavin
Gavin in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Gavin

Gavin appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 32. The name reached the top-100 8 times. 2007 was a `top year` for the name Gavin. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #32. The last time Gavin appeared among the most common names was in 1960. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	32
2006	38
2005	47
2004	52
2003	51
2002	61
2001	78
2000	85
1999	101
1998	116
1997	136
1996	192
1995	242
1994	256
1993	294
1992	266
1991	302
1990	294
1980	446
1970	567
1960	763
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---

See also the US top 1000 names 2007

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Comments on Gavin

Amie
My son is named Gavin. I love it more today than I did the day he was born in 2002. We are beginning to see more Gavin's, but it is still a unique name that is not strange. A very strong name too!
Aimee
I also have a son that was born in 2005 and his name is Gavin. I think the name is strong and confident and yet fun.. it fits his pesonality perfect... any Gavin is a good guy if you ask me.
Bre
My son was born 12/25/07 We named him Gavin. I love that name so much. Its not too common but its becoming more popular. Its a great name & it fits him.

i love this name..its on our list for the baby we have on the way.
NikkiFixx
I Love This Name It Sounds Preppie!
Heather
My son is named Gavin and he is 6yrs old. He has a great strong and fun personality! He cracks me up everyday! Gavin is a great name for an outgoing boy!
Gavin
Its a cute name and i love it! -7 y/o Gavin
Susan
My son is 6 months old and his name is Gavin. I absolutely love his name and now that he is here can't imagine him having any other name. We had a number of other names we were thinking of naming him, but Gavin was always my number 1 favorite. Whenever we tell people his name, they comment how much they like it. What I like about it is that it's not common, yet very sophisticated and distinguishing sounding.

Only for Gavins!