Gawain is a boy's name of Arthurian origin meaning “The one who is worthy..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Gaw, Wayne. Gawain is an uncommon, distinctive choice for boys, with a popularity score of 22 out of 100 — perfect for parents seeking something rare.
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guh-WAN
Phonetic spelling
A rare, distinctive name — a great pick if you want something uncommon.
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Gawain means “The one who is worthy..” It is a boy's name of Arthurian origin.
Gawain is pronounced guh-WAN.
Gawain is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Gawain has a popularity score of 22 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Gawain include Gaw, Wayne.
Middle names that pair well with Gawain include Gawain Finn, Gawain Jasper, Gawain Tobias.
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