Gatlin
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gatlin
The given name 'Gatlin' is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning "from Gadd's hill" or "companion," rooted in Old English elements *gād* (goad, spear) or *geat* (gate, pass).
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Etymology
The given name 'Gatlin' is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning "from Gadd's hill" or "companion," rooted in Old English elements *gād* (goad, spear) or *geat* (gate, pass). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with no specific religious association, and gained modern usage partly from the Gatling gun, invented by Richard Jordan Gatling in the 19th century.
Gatlin currently ranks #1,026 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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