What is a Gavin?

What is a Gavin?

Gavin is a male given name originating from Scotland. It is a variation on the medieval name Gawain, meaning “God send” or “white hawk” (or falcon). Sir Gawain was a knight of King Arthur’s Round Table. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an epic poem connected with King Arthur’s Round Table.

What type of name is Gavin?

Gavin is a masculine name of Welsh origin whose accessible sound hides a brave and compelling character. A Scottish take on the ancient name Gwalchgwyn or Gawain, Gavin holds the meaning “white hawk” and all the virtues long associated with the bird of prey.

What does Gavin mean in the Bible?

The name Gavin is of Hebrew origin and means “hawk.” It was reintroduced in Scotland during the 20th century and is the medieval form of Gawain.

Is Gavin a royal name?

The Gavigan, Gavin, or Gavahan surname is derived from the Irish Chieftain Gabhadhan who was descended from King Colla da Crioch, one of the three Colla Kings who ruled Ireland and died about 360 A.D.