Given name
Gawayn
“a little white falcon”
Gawayn is a variant of Gavin. One Welsh interpretation is “a little white falcon.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Gawayn is a variant of Gavin. One Welsh interpretation is “a little white falcon.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Gawayn is a variant of Gavin. A possible origin is Celtic, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
The story
Gawayn is a variant of Gavin. The history of Gavin gives this family its wider story. Gavin’s literary history includes the stories of King Arthur and his knights.
Explained through its name family
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Gawayn, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Gawen
“a little white falcon”
>99% boys
Gawin
“a little white falcon”
93% boys · 7% girls
Gwayn
“a little white falcon”
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Gaveinah
“resembling the white falcon; woman from Gabio”
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Gaveina
“resembling the white falcon; woman from Gabio”
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Gaviena
“resembling the white falcon; woman from Gabio”
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Gavynah
“resembling the white falcon; woman from Gabio”
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Gav
“a little white falcon”
85% boys · 15% girls