Names related to Gavyn: Gavin

Gavyn

Pronunciation: GA-vin (key)

Origin of the name Gavin:

Of uncertain etymology, some believe Gavin to be from Gwalchmai, a Gaelic name derived from the elements gwalch (a hawk) and maedd (a blow, battle). In Arthurian legend, Gavin is a byname for Sir Gawain, a knight of the Round Table and nephew of King Arthur.

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