Baby name
Gauvain
/ɡoʊˈvæn/
Meaning
“Welsh Hawk of May or Gaulish battle hawk”
Derived from Welsh "Gwalchmai", meaning "Hawk of May", or Gaulish, meaning "battle hawk".
Vibe
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How it ages.
Gauvain is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Gauvain has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.