Galvin
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Galvin
The given name 'Galvin' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Gallbhuinne' or 'Gallbhuinn', meaning 'white foreigner' or 'fair-haired stranger', with linguistic roots in the Old Irish language.
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Etymology
The given name 'Galvin' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Gallbhuinne' or 'Gallbhuinn', meaning 'white foreigner' or 'fair-haired stranger', with linguistic roots in the Old Irish language. The name Galvin is commonly found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, with notable historical context in the name being borne by several notable Irish figures, including Saint Galvin, an 8th-century Irish saint.
Galvin currently ranks #12,649 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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