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Watkin Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "watkin" is "little walter", and is used often for "boys".

Name
watkin
Meaning
little walter
Pronunciation
waht-kin
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Watkin Name Details

Watkin is an anglicized variant of the Welsh name Gwion. It is derived from the name Gwalchmai, which means 'hawk of May' in Welsh. In Arthurian legend, Gwalchmai was a knight and one of the Round Table companions of King Arthur. The name Watkin gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been used as a diminutive form of Walter, meaning 'ruler of the army'.

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