Morvyn
Cornwall · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Morvyn
The given name 'Morvyn' is a Cornish name meaning "sea hill" or "hill by the sea," derived from the Cornish elements *mor* ("sea") and *bryn* ("hill").
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Etymology
The given name 'Morvyn' is a Cornish name meaning "sea hill" or "hill by the sea," derived from the Cornish elements *mor* ("sea") and *bryn* ("hill"). It is used primarily in Cornish and broader British cultures, with no specific religious association, and has no notable historical figures or widespread usage beyond modern revivalist naming.
Morvyn currently ranks #4,373 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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