Gawain

Welsh

"May hawk"

Gawain Origin and Meaning

The name Gawain is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "May hawk".

This name of the courteous Knight of the Round Table, the nephew of King Arthur, has long been superseded by its Scottish form, Gavin.

Popularity of the name Gawain

• 1670 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Gawain

• Gawain Erland Cooper Scottish folk musician of Erland and the Carnival
• Gawain Vincent British handball player
• Gawain Christopher B. Jones English chess champion
• Gawain Westray Bell British Governor of Northern Nigeria

The name Gawain in Pop Culture

• Pronounced ga WAYNE