Gavin
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Gavin is a common given name in Ireland, England, Scotland, Guyana, Norway, and Wales. It is the late medieval form of the name Gawain, which in turn is believed to have originated from the Welsh name Gwalchgwn, meaning "white hawk."
[edit] Famous people named Gavin
- Gavin DeGraw, American singer
- Gavin Greig, collector of Scottish folk songs
- Gavin Griffin, American professional poker player
- Gavin Harrison, drummer of progressive rock band Porcupine Tree
- Gavin Henson, Welsh International Rugby player
- Gavin Lovegrove, New Zealand javelin thrower
- Gavin MacLeod, American actor
- Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco
- Gavin Rossdale of the band Bush
- Gavin Strang, British politician
- Gavin Woods, Australian water polo player
Gavin is also a surname:
- Frankie Gavin an Irish musician
- Frankie Gavin (boxer) an English boxer
- James Maurice Gavin (1907-1991), American general
- John Gavin (born in 1928), American actor.
- Gavin Cook famous gay rights activist living in Los Angeles area.
