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What does Gavin mean?
Welsh: Welsh name meaning 'white hawk'.. Gavin is derived from the Welsh name Gawain, which means 'white hawk' or 'battle hawk'. It has historical significance in Arthurian legend.
Is Gavin a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Gavin in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Gavin in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Gavin suit?
Human name
Wonderfully unusual
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Gavin's Entrance
When Gavin walked into our toy time, everyone wondered, will he bring the fun or just sit on the toys like a comfy chair?
Names similar to Gavin
Aarik — Modern variant of the name Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler'.Aayushi — One who is full of life; long-lived.Abdi — Means 'my servant' in Somali.Abdou — Of Arabic origin, meaning 'servant of God'.Abdoul — A variant of Abdul, meaning 'servant of God'.Abrian — Possibly derived from the name Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Adia — Means 'gift' in Swahili.Adja — A name of African origin, often meaning 'one who is born on a Thursday'.