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Kalvyn

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kalvyn: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2016.

Kalvyn is a modern respelling of Calvin, which derives from the French surname Cauvin, itself from the Latin *calvus* meaning "bald." The name is most famously associated with John Calvin, the 16th-century French theologian whose teachings profoundly shaped Protestantism, particularly in Scotland through the Presbyterian Church. While no major places are directly named after Kalvyn, the original Calvin lends its name to Calvinist doctrine and numerous churches worldwide. This particular spelling, with a 'y' and 'v' swapped, emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive, phonetic variant of the classic name. It offers a fresh take on a historically weighty name, balancing tradition with a modern, individualistic feel.