What Does the Name Kelvin Mean
The name Kelvin comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kelvin below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kelvin Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the name of a Scottish river, perhaps meaning "narrow water". As a title it was borne by the Irish-Scottish physicist William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), who acquired his title from the river.
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