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    Name: Calvin

    Origin and Meaning of the Name Calvin

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    Gender:

    Boy

    Origin:

    French

    Meaning:

    Bald

    Pronunciation:

    (KAL vin)   [Guide]

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    Itself (Calvin)

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    Miscellaneous Info for Calvin

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    Surnames Names, Christian Names, American Names, French Names, Cowboy Names, President Names

    Used in:

    English speaking countries

    Additional info:

    Originally a French surname; based on the Picard dialect form of the word 'chauve' meaning 'bald'.

    John Calvin was a church reformer of the 16th century, after whom the Christian group Calvinism is named. Calvinists believe in predestination.

    Famous Calvins include American President during the 1920s, Calvin Coolidge, and fashion designer Calvin Klein.

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    Popularity Rank of Calvin

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