Aylwin

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Aylwin

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Aylwin, like its brother name Elwin, comes from an Old English name with several possible sources:
1. It could from Aelfwine, meaning “Elf Friend” from “aelf” (elf) and “wine” (friend).
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2. It could from Aethelwine meaning “Noble Friend” from “aethel” (elf) and “wine” (friend).

History:
Aylwin was an Old English name that declined and disappeared after the Norman Conquest in the 12th century.

Aylwin was briefly revived after the 1898 novel Aylwin by Theodore Watts-Dunton. It never became as common as Elwin, and certainly never reached the heights of Alvin.

Please see Elwin for more information.

Pronunciation: ail-win.

Alternates: Alwin, Alwyn.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % of males named Aylwin

Popularity of Aylwin:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1880-2004: N/A

Selected Sources:
The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, Withycombe, 1977, 3rd ed.
A Dictionary of First Names, Hanks and Hodges, 1990
The Penguin Dictionary of First Names, Pickering, 1999

The Social Security Administration Actuarial Note 139 (www.ssa.gov) - For popularity stats 1880-Present
The 1880 U.S. Census- For popularity stats 1850-1880, and other information (it is available on-line at www.familysearch.org)