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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Hawk of May; Hawk of the plain; Battle hawk

Your little champion will fly high with a name like Gawaine. A version of Gawain, this moniker was held by a hero of Arthurian legend, the nephew of King Arthur. Its roots are said to lay in the Welsh Gwalchmai, meaning “hawk of May,” “hawk of the plain,” or “battle hawk.” According to literature, Gawain was seen as the perfect knight and the model against which others were judged. With such a storied namesake to inspire them, baby Gawaine is sure to be the best little battler and soar above their troubles.