The name Calvin is usually given to a Boy.
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The origin of the name lies in Latin.
Calvin is pronounced as KAELVahN
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Calvin has its origins in both Latin as well as Old French. In French, this name is a form of the name 'Chauvin', a derivative of the name 'Chauve', which means 'little bald one'. It also comes from the Latin word 'calvus' whose meaning is 'bald'.
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Meaning
From the Old
French surname Chauvin meaning 'bold'.
Calvin was the name given to the protestant reformer and means "little bald one".
Calvin can be shortened to
Cal .
Meaning, origin and history of the name Calvin - Behind the Name
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Meaning
Derived from the
French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve meaning "bald". The surname was borne by
Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from
France who was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. His surname was Latinized as Calvinus (based on Latin calvus "bald") and he is known as
John Calvin In English. It has been used as a given name
In his honour since the 19th century.
In modern times, this name is borne by American fashion designer
Calvin Klein (1942-), as well as one of the main characters from
Bill Watterson's comic strip
Calvin and
Hobbes (published from 1985 to 1995).