GAVIN  

Gender: M
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: "little hawk"

Popularity in 2008: #30

A Scottish-Welsh name that could stand in for the overused Kevin.

Variations:
Gavyn, Gavon, Gowin, Gawen, Gawayn, Gavvin, Gowen, Gawaine, Gavan, Gawin, Gawain, Galvin, Gavinn, Gawayne, Gawyn, Gaven, Gauvin, Gavynn, Galvyn

International Variations:
Gabhan (Gaelic) Gavino (Italian)

Gavin is being discussed in our message boards:

• Wisconsin Birth Announcements
• Yaaaay! A family,you have always dreamed of!
• Absurdly Long Baby Name Game=)!!!!!!
• Names of my Students
• narrowing my list...need help

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gavin:

• NAMES of the FUTURE
• CELEBRITY BABY NAMES: Brooklyn yes, Bronx no
• TWIN NAMES: Individual Choices, Same Meaning
• M.I.A. BABY: How To Rock That Name
• TWITTY MILK HOAX! Real Name: Mars Merkaba