Gavin

Gavin Meaning & Origin

About Gavin
The name Gavin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Gobhainn," meaning "white hawk" or "battle hawk." It is a masculine name that conveys strength, courage, and nobility. Gavin is often associated with qualities such as leadership, determination, and a strong sense of justice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gavin are male.

Gavin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -18.97% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgævɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gavin in Braille

Here's how to represent Gavin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gavin in braille

How to Spell the Name Gavin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gavin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gavin in sign language

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