Given name
Gwayne
“a little white falcon”
Gwayne is a variant of Gavin. One Welsh interpretation is “a little white falcon.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Gwayne is a variant of Gavin. One Welsh interpretation is “a little white falcon.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Gwayne is a variant of Gavin. A possible origin is Celtic, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
The story
Gwayne 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 Gwayne, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Gwayn
“a little white falcon”
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Gawayn
“a little white falcon”
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Gav
“a little white falcon”
85% boys · 15% girls
Lanse
Lanse is a variant of Lancelot. One French interpretation is “an attendant; in Arthurian legend, a knight of the Round Table.” Its derivation is not certain.
95% boys · 5% girls
Lance
In English use, Lance is a diminutive of Lancelot. One French interpretation is “an attendant; in Arthurian legend, a knight of the Round Table.” Its derivation is not certain.
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Gawen
“a little white falcon”
>99% boys
Gawin
“a little white falcon”
93% boys · 7% girls
Lawande
“a wanderer”
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