Calvin
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Calvin
- /ˈkælvɪn/
Rhymes with -ælvɪn
Where it comes from
Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.
proper noun
- A surname from French or Spanish, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian.
- A male given name transferred from the surname. Marty McFly: Calvin? Wh… Why do you keep calling me Calvin? Lorraine Baines: Well, that is your name, isn't it? Calvin Klein? It's written all over your underwear.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: jean caulvin, jean cauvin, jean chauvin, john calvin, attest, cal, card, cards, benson, chartrand, hairless, baldheaded, bald-pated, glabrous, shaven, bald
Translations
Talk about this word "Calvin." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/calvin. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Calvin. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/calvin "Calvin." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/calvin.Cite this
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title = {Calvin},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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