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Origin: German

Meaning: Army friend; Boar friend; Sea friend

Erwin is a boy’s name of German and British origin. Meaning “army friend,” Erwin comes from the Old German name Hariwini. Also spelled Ervin, Erwin is commonly translated to “sea friend” or “boar friend” in Old English. One of the most notable figures who bore this name was the Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger, famous for Schrödinger’s cat. With a delightful connotation of companionship, mystery, and intellectual significance, baby Erwin may aspire to be a wonderful friend and captivated student in their own pursuit of knowledge.