Tayvin
Meaning of Tayvin
In contemporary Anglo-American onomastic practice, the masculine given name Tayvin emerges as a deliberate neologism, etymologically synthesizing the toponymic reference to Scotland’s River Tay with the Norman-French suffix –vin, as exemplified in names such as Kevin and Melvin. Pronounced /ˈteɪvɪn/, Tayvin conveys both a sense of geographical rootedness and associative connotations of steadfast camaraderie, reflecting a broader late twentieth-century predilection for appellations that balance phonemic transparency with subtle cultural allusion. Empirical data from the United States reveal that the name has sustained a modest yet stable frequency of use—occupying the 915th rank in 2024 with nine recorded occurrences and attaining a historical apex of 802nd in 2002—thereby illustrating its enduring capacity to coexist alongside more traditional Anglo-American names. Through its coolly formal register and precise phonetic composition, Tayvin accommodates both scholarly interest and parental desire for an appellation that is at once innovative and discreetly anchored in linguistic heritage.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TAY-vin (/ˈteɪvɪn/)
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