Meaning: Bald
The story
Calvin developed from the French surname Cauvin and its Latinized form. The literal meaning is bald; later associations with the theologian, fashion designer and comic-strip character give the name a much broader history.
Nicknames
- Cal
Spellings & variants
- Kalvin
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Calvin comes from French and English.
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