Calvin

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English

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Etymology

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Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (bald) person.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkælvɪn/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ælvɪn

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Calvin

  1. A surname from French or Spanish, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian.
  2. (chiefly US) A male given name transferred from the surname.
    • 1985, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Back to the Future:
      Marty McFly: Calvin? Wh… Why do you keep calling me Calvin?
      Lorraine Baines: Well, that is your name, isn't it? Calvin Klein? It's written all over your underwear.

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