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The Name Baldwin - Origin and Meaning of Baldwin
  



The Name Baldwin - Origin and Meaning of Baldwin


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Baldwin

Old High German

Usage of the Name Baldwin

English

Meaning of the Name Baldwin

The name Baldwin comes from an Old French name, which is derived from the Germanic words "bald" - "bold, brave" and "wine" - "friend".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the surname are The Baldwin brothers. Alec Baldwin (born 1958), Daniel Baldwin (born 1960), William Baldwin (born 1963) and Stephen Baldwin (born 1966) are four brothers who have all become notable American actors.

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