Watkin Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "watkin" is "little walter", and is used often for "boys".
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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