Given name
Gwayn
“a little white falcon”
Gwayn is a variant of Gavin. One Welsh interpretation is “a little white falcon.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Gwayn is a variant of Gavin. One Welsh interpretation is “a little white falcon.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Gwayn is a variant of Gavin. A possible origin is Celtic, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
The story
Gwayn 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 Gwayn, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Gwayne
“a little white falcon”
93% boys · 7% girls
Gawayn
“a little white falcon”
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Gawen
“a little white falcon”
>99% boys
Gawin
“a little white falcon”
93% boys · 7% girls
Gav
“a little white falcon”
85% boys · 15% girls
Regnan
“born into royalty; the little ruler”
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Rayghun
“born into royalty; the little ruler”
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Gavynah
“resembling the white falcon; woman from Gabio”
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