What Does the Name Calvin Mean
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Calvin Name Meaning
EnglishDerived from the French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald". The surname was borne by Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from France who was one of the leaders of the Protestant...
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