Calvin (given name)

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Calvin
Pronunciation /ˈkælvn/ KAL-vin
Gender Male and sometimes female
Origin
Word/name Latin
Meaning bald
Other names
Related names Kelvin, Kevin, Vinnie, Alvin, Melvin, Cal, Cali, Elvis, Can, Ken, Kenny

Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been especially popular among American Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin to honor the religious leader, but are later known as "Calvin", "Cal", or "JC".

Notable people with this name include:

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