BALDWIN  

Gender: M
Origin: German
Meaning: "brave friend"

One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin.

Variations:
Baldwyn, Baldwynn, Baldewin, Bald, Baldwinn, Baudwin

International Variations:
Baudouin, Baudoin (French)

Baldwin is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Baldwin:

• HIPPER THAN HIPSTER
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