Jan of My Lovely Rays tagged me on this. I think the tag is the meaning behind my kid’s name. It’s easy to find out the meaning, but I’m taking it a little further to explain my thoughts behind it.
The name Gavin has a Scottish and Welsh origin and its meaning is white falcon. So positive connotations there, with some hint of bravery. I picked the name because it sounds close to Kelvin, a name I favour for no particular reason. I didn’t want to name him Kelvin, thinking that it was too common, so came up with names that sounded like it. Gavin seems like a good fit and not as commonplace.
He has a Chinese name which we paid for. I won’t say what it is, except that it sounds good and the strokes are good for him. But he would have a problem trying to write it out next time himeself though, because the right way of writing it is using the traditional Chinese characters, which is far more difficult than the simplified version.
I think that your logic for picking you son’s name is great. And regardless of its meaning, Gavin is a solid sounding name.
ally: Thanks!
Comment by ally bean — Tue, 22 May 2007 @ 9:22 am
Wow.. you consulted a master for this? We didn’t since their Chinese names weren’t something they’ll be using frequently except when they are schooling.
ZM: Because I consider Chinese name very important and in that sense, rather traditional and superstitious.
Comment by zara's mama — Tue, 22 May 2007 @ 10:12 pm