Selwyn
Meaning of Selwyn
Selwyn is a traditional male name with English origins. It is pronounced as SEL-win (/sɛl wɪn/). The name has variations such as Selwin. In the United States, Selwyn has been given to newborn boys since at least 1904, although its popularity fluctuates over the years. In recent decades, it has been a relatively uncommon choice for parents, ranking outside of the top 500 names. However, it is worth noting that popularity can vary by region and individual preferences. Selwyn carries an air of sophistication and classic charm, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SEL-win (/sɛl wɪn/)
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Notable People Named Selwyn
| Selwyn Lloyd - John Selwyn Brooke Selwyn-Lloyd, Baron Selwyn-Lloyd, was a British politician who also served as Deputy Chief of Staff of Second Army during World War II. |
| Selwyn Image was a versatile British artist, designer, writer, and poet known for his association with the Arts and Crafts Movement and his work in stained-glass design, furniture, embroidery, and book illustration. |
| Selwyn Birchwood is an award-winning American blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his powerful live performances and modern take on classic blues music. |
| Sir Percy Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke was a prominent figure who served as the Director of Medical Services in Hong Kong and later as the Governor of the Seychelles. |
| Selwyn Ryan was a prominent Trinidad and Tobago political scientist and pollster, known for his significant contributions to the nation's modern political history. |
| Selwyn George Carrol was an American politician who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1972 to 1974. |
| Selwyn Goldsmith was a prominent architect, town planner, writer, and disabilities advocate known for his influential contributions to the universal approach to design and his standard-setting books for designers and architects. |
| Selwyn Hughes was a prominent Welsh Christian minister and author, best known for his daily devotional Every Day with Jesus and his founding of the Christian ministry Crusade for World Revival (CWR). |
| Selwyn is an R&B singer from Perth, Western Australia, who gained attention after being re-discovered while working as a trolley boy at a shopping center. |
| Sir Selwyn John Cushing is a prominent New Zealand accountant and businessman. |
| John Selwyn Calverley, a British sailor, won the silver medal in the 20+ ton event at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Le Havre, France. |
| Selwyn James Baker was an Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Collingwood in the VFL. |
| Selwyn Egerton Sangster, also known as Canuck, was a Canadian outdoorsman, writer, and member of the North-West Mounted Police, who founded a hunting and fishing outfitting organization in Northern Canada. |
| Selwyn Gerald Maister is a former New Zealand field hockey player and Olympic gold medalist from the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
| Selwyn Caesar, a Trinidadian cricketer, participated in ten first-class matches for Trinidad and Tobago from 1959 to 1964. |
