Goldwin
[ˈɡoʊldwɪn]Meaning
recorded as an Anglo-Saxon masculine given name
Background Story
Goldwin is recorded as a given name in Anglo-Saxon, where it was used for men. The entry is a contributor's submission to Behind the Name rather than the reference work's own entry, so it establishes the name's use and gender but gives no meaning or etymology.
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