What is the origin of the name Gevin?

Gevin is a name of Irish and Scottish origin. It is often classified as a literary, other name.

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Q: What does the name Gevin mean?

Gevin means "Gevin is likely a variant of Gavin, a Celtic name tied to medieval forms meaning white hawk or associated with Arthurian tradition.".

Gevin is likely a variant of Gavin, a Celtic name tied to medieval forms meaning white hawk or associated with Arthurian tradition.

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