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Goldwin


Gender: Masculine
Language
: English
Etymology:
Goldwin comes from an English name meaning “Gold Friend.”

History:
Goldwin was an Old English name that died away as a first name, but left the surname Goldwin.

Occasionally the surname Goldwin is transferred for use as a first name.


Pronunciation: gold-win.

Alternates: Goldwine, Goldwyn.

Famous Bearers:
Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Goldwin Smith (1823-1910)
English historian.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Goldwin

Popularity of Goldwin
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Popularity (for newborns)
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In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A





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