Male Name
Baldwin
ˈbɔld.ˌwɪn
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
apples
brave
currently out of the US top 1000
Flight Rising characters
friendship
isograms
kings
mascots
nobility
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic140%
mature160%
formal140%
upper class100%
wholesome65%
strong160%
refined65%
strange100%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
The name 'Baldwin' originates from Old German, combining the elements 'bald', meaning 'bold' or 'brave', and 'wini', meaning 'friend'. Thus, it signifies a 'bold friend'. Historically, it gained popularity in Flanders and among the Normans, who introduced it to Britain. The name is notably associated with a leader of the First Crusade, who became the king of the Kingdom of Jerusalem after its conquest.
Etymology
Original Form:
bald (bold, brave) + wini (friend)
Evolution:
From Old German to Middle Ages usage in Flanders and Norman Britain.
Source:
Historical linguistic studies and medieval records.