At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little Hal (a pet form of Henry), or little hawk
- Origin
- English (Middle English)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HAW-kin
Hawkin is an English (Middle English) boy's name meaning “little Hal (a pet form of Henry), or little hawk”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Hawkin
Meaning: Little Hal (a pet form of Henry), or little hawk.
Origin: English (Middle English).
How to Pronounce Hawkin
HAW-kinIPA /ˈhɔːkɪn/
Popularity of Hawkin
Hawkin doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Hawkin
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- 200+ Forgotten Baby Boy Names That Deserve a Comeback
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