Meaning, Origin And History Of The Name Calvin

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Save Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkæl.vɪn/ [key·simplify]

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Derived from the French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve meaning "bald". The surname was borne by Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from France who was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation. His surname was Latinized as Calvinus (based on Latin calvus "bald") and he is known as John Calvin in English. It has been used as a given name in his honour since the 19th century.In modern times, this name is borne by American fashion designer Calvin Klein (1942-), as well as one of the main characters from Bill Watterson's comic strip Calvin and Hobbes (published from 1985 to 1995).

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US Animations·Details Last ranked #100 in 1996 Canada Last ranked #826 in 2024 England and Wales Last ranked #487 in 2018 France Last ranked #498 in 2009 Netherlands Last ranked #99 in 1998 Northern Ireland Last ranked #94 in 2017 Scotland Last ranked #140 in 2024 United States

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