What origin is the name Gawin?

Gawin comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Gawin?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Gawin — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Is it Gawin or Gavin?

Both spellings are used. Gawin means "Hawk friend"; Gavin is listed with the meaning "Little hawk; a scottish derivative of the old german name gawin, meaning district of land. also a variant of the scottish name gawain, meaning little hawk or white hawk; hawk of the battle: white hawk. from the medieval name gawain. see also gwayne". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Gawin

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gawin

Gawin

Boy

International

2 syllables

Gawin is an International boy's name meaning "Hawk friend".

Gawin is a boy's name of International origin meaning "Hawk friend". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Gawin mean?

Hawk friend

How popular is Gawin?

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What does Gawin mean?

Gawin is a boy name of International origin meaning "Hawk friend".

How popular is Gawin?

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Sister names that go with Gawin

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Jalissa

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Gawin.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Other spellings of Gawin

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Gavin — "Little hawk; a scottish derivative of the old german name gawin, meaning district of land. also a variant of the scottish name gawain, meaning little hawk or white hawk; hawk of the battle: white hawk. from the medieval name gawain. see also gwayne" (English)

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