Calvin
From Latin calvus meaning "bald", derived from the French surname Cauvin which came to mean this through Latinization.
Meaning and origin
Calvin entered English usage as a given name through John Calvin, the Protestant Reformer (1509-1564).
How to pronounce Calvin
| English (US) | KAL-vin /ˈkælvɪn/ |
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