At a Glance
- Meaning
- Blessed friend
- Origin
- Old English (surname transferred to given name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SEL-win
Selwyn is an Old English (surname transferred to given name) boy's name meaning “blessed friend”. It appears in our list of Edwardian Baby Boy Names With Classic Gravitas.
Meaning & Origin of Selwyn
Meaning: Blessed friend.
Origin: Old English (surname transferred to given name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Selwyn
SEL-winIPA /ˈsɛlwɪn/
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