GAWAIN
The meaning of the boy name Gawain is BATTLE HAWK.
Details on GAWAIN:
- Gender:
- Boy
- Meaning(s):
- Battle hawk
- Popularity for Boy:
- 27213th in the USA (bottom 40%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
6 births
GAWAIN as a BOY in 2023
The meaning(s) of GAWAIN:
The name Gawain is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Gawain is: From Arthurian legend.
The name Gawain is an Arthurian Legend baby name. In Arthurian Legend the meaning of the name Gawain is: Gawain was a nephew of King Arthur, and one of the knights of the Round Table, described in the 14th-century poem 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'.
The name Gawain is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gawain is: Battle hawk.
The name Gawain is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gawain is: Little hawk. White hawk.
The name Gawain is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Gawain is: From the Welsh words for little or white hawk. Hawk of the battle.
USA birth(s) for GAWAIN by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name GAWAIN
GAWAIN as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 births |
| 2013 | 5 births |
| 2011 | 5 births |
| 2008 | 5 births |
| 2002 | 5 births |
| 2001 | 5 births |
| 2000 | 7 births |
| 1999 | 5 births |
| 1975 | 6 births |
| 1974 | 10 births |
| 1973 | 5 births |
| 1970 | 5 births |
| 1969 | 6 births |
| 1967 | 5 births |
| 1948 | 5 births |
About the name GAWAIN
Gawain, a name steeped in the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, carries with it the echoes of chivalry and valor. Originating from the Old French “Gauvain,” which is derived from the Welsh name “Gwalchmei,” meaning “hawk of the battle,” Gawain embodies strength and nobility. This name is often associated with the noble Knight of the Round Table, known for his unwavering loyalty and courage, making it a symbol of honor and integrity. Its melodic sound has found favor not only in Britain, where the tales of King Arthur are woven into the cultural fabric, but also in other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. In each of these places, Gawain evokes a sense of adventure and romance, inviting a connection to a time when bravery was celebrated, and quests were undertaken in the name of love and justice. Choosing Gawain for your child is to gift them a name that resonates with the spirit of the heroic, a timeless reminder that they, too, can forge their own legend.
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