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Kelvin
BoyScottish origin · /KEL-vin/ · classic
Meaning: Narrow or wooded river.
Popularity 50/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Kelvin is an uncommon name (popularity 50/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Kelvin originates from the River Kelvin in Scotland, derived from the Celtic elements 'caol' meaning 'narrow' and 'abhainn' meaning 'river'. It gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century, partly due to the fame of physicist Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), who was ennobled after the river.
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