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Origin: German

Meaning: Loves the little home; Little home-lover

Make sure baby always feel right at home with the name Hamlin. This masculine name has German and French origin, and can translate to “loves the little home” or “little home-lover.” If you want to inspire baby to treat their first home as their castle, the name Hamlin is sure to do the trick. If you’ve got a love for classic folktales, this name can also connect baby to the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. In this story, the Pied Piper is described as a vibrantly dressed figure who uses his magic musical pipe to lure all the rats out of town. While the story doesn’t have a happy ending, its connections to the name Hamelin can also strengthen baby’s love for old, dark legends.