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Selwyn

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English given name, which was formed of the

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Selwyn and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

Integrity

Leadership

Courage

Creativity

Spirituality

Famous People Named Selwyn

Selwyn Edge

Selwyn Francis Edge (1868–1940) was a British businessman, racing driver, cyclist and record-breaker.

AmbitionInnovationSuccess

Selwyn (singer)

Selwyn (born Selwyn Pretorius, 1982, in Durban, South Africa) is an R&B singer from Perth, Western Australia.

CharismaCreativity

Selwyn Jepson

Selwyn Jepson (25 November 1899 – 10 March 1989) was an English mystery and detective author and screenwriter.

CharismaCreativity

Selwyn Griffith

Selwyn Griffith (1928 – 10 August 2011) was a Welsh language poet and the Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales, known by the bardic name Selwyn Iolen.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Selwyn Baptiste

Selwyn Baptiste (10 July 1936 – 5 January 2012) was a Trinidad and Tobago-born pioneer of the introduction of the steel drum into Britain, forming the country's second steel band in 1967, and early.

IntelligenceKindnessWisdom

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Both names have roots in old languages and carry a sense of strength and quiet dignity.

Alaric

Germanic

Shares a somewhat archaic and strong sound, suggesting a connection to history and tradition.

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