Calvin
Meaning of Calvin
Calvin, a masculine appellation that migrated from surname to given-name status, originates in the Middle French patronymic Calvin—ultimately a diminutive of the Latin adjective calvus, “bald” or “hairless”—and entered English-speaking usage under the lingering intellectual aura of the sixteenth-century Reformer Jean (John) Calvin; in the United States, the name gathered additional gravitas through its association with President Calvin Coolidge and, in cultural memory, through the philosophical wit of the comic-strip child Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAL-vin (/ˈkæl.vɪn/)
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Notable People Named Calvin
| Calvin Johnson Jr., nicknamed Megatron, is a former Detroit Lions wide receiver from Georgia Tech who won the Biletnikoff Award, was the second pick in 2007, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever. |
| Calvin Coolidge, a Republican from Massachusetts, was the 30th US president from 1923 to 1929 after serving as vice president and Massachusetts governor, known for small government views and the nickname Silent Cal. |
| Calvin Harris, born Adam Richard Wiles, is a Scottish DJ, producer, singer and songwriter who broke through with Acceptable in the 80s and The Girls, then topped UK charts with Ready for the Weekend and his first number one Im Not Alone. |
| Calvin Griffith was a Canadian-born American MLB owner who led the Senators and then the Twins from 1955 to 1984, moved the team to Minneapolis and Saint Paul in 1960 to create the Twins, and was known for his devotion, colorful sayings, and being the last owner with no income beyond his franchise. |
| Calvin H. Gurley is a Washington, D.C. accountant and perennial political candidate. |
| Calvin McCarty is an American former CFL fullback known for his versatility with the Edmonton Eskimos, winning the 2015 Grey Cup, and later serving as running backs coach for the Hamilton Tiger Cats. |
| Calvin Ridley is an American NFL wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, a two time Alabama national champion and 2018 first round Falcons pick who has earned All Rookie and second team All Pro honors. |
| Calvin Hyden Andrew is a retired English football striker. |
| Calvin John Oftana is a Filipino PBA player for TNT Tropang 5G, a versatile forward from San Beda, three time champion, and member of the national team. |
| Calvin Rutstrum was an American author known for fifteen books on wilderness camping, inspired by a lifetime roaming the Canadian Shield and Boundary Waters, published from 1946 to 1982. |
| Calvin John Robinson is a British political commentator, writer, broadcaster, and priest who previously taught secondary school computer science and worked as a video games journalist. |
| Calvin Sam Barlow, a Tacoma pioneer and politician, opened the first butcher shop in Tacoma in 1877 and co-founded Tacoma Trading Company, which supplied most of the lime for local buildings. |
| Calvin Pickard is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. |
| Calvin Kattar is an American MMA fighter and Combat Zone owner who competes in the UFC featherweight division, having turned pro in 2007 and previously fought for EliteXC. |
| Calvin Cheng Ern Lee is a Singaporean businessman and former Nominated Member of Parliament known for socio political commentary, starting in modeling and expanding into event hosting, publishing, and educational technology. |
| Calvin Jones - Calvin P. Jones is an American musician and composer best known for Whitewater Chopped Sticks, performed by Teresa Scanlan to win Miss America 2011, and for scoring the hit documentary 2016 Obamas America. |
