Caoimhinn

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Caoimhínn

Gender: Masculine
Language: Irish Gaelic
Etymology:
Caoimhínn is an Irish Gaelic name, from Old Irish Caemgen, meaning “Born Handsome,” from “caem” (beautiful) and “gein” (birth).

History:
Caiomhinn was originally Caemgen until the 13th century or so. It is an old, Irish name, in use from ancient times.
Caiomhinn was later Anglicized to Kevin.

Pronunciation: kwee-veen.

Alternates: Caoimhín, Cavan, Cavin.

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

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