MARVIN
MAR-vin
A friendly, enduring name tied to the Welsh personal name Mervyn, often linked with the sea.
Meaning
Marvin is generally understood as an English form of the Welsh name Mervyn or Merfyn. The name is often connected to old Welsh elements interpreted as referring to the sea or to a notable ruler, though the exact etymology is not fully certain. In modern use, Marvin has long been established as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Origin
WelshOld Welshmasculine
Fun fact
Marvin became especially familiar in the 20th century through pop culture, including characters like Marvin the Martian and the singer Marvin Gaye.
Confidence: pattern inferred. Sources: based on general naming-pattern knowledge.