Details for the forename Alwin

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Alwin (male)


Variants:	Elwyn (M)
Derivative of:	Alvin (M)
Can be spelt:	Alwyn (M) Aylwin (M)
Feminine form:	Alwyne (F)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English derivative of Alvin, from Old English "elf-friend" or "noble friend". Some websites suggest Elwyn is a variant of Alwin although it has a different probable meaning.