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Calvin
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Calvin.
Primary meaning
Bald; little bald one
Pronunciation: KAL-vin
Profile summary
From Latin 'calvus' meaning 'bald.' Popularized by John Calvin (1509-1564), French theologian and major figure of the Protestant Reformation. Also associated with the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip by Bill Watterson. The current meaning shown for this name is Bald; little bald one. The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAL-vin. It is listed alongside the related form Cal. Calvin appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Calvin is currently cataloged under English (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Bald; little bald one.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Calvin is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Cal. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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