Usage, description and more for Malvine
Gender: Female
Origin: English
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Malvine
Origin: The name Malvine is of Scottish and Gaelic origin. It is a variant of the name Melvin.
Meaning:
The name Malvine is derived from the Gaelic elements "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "fhionn," meaning "white" or "fair." Therefore, the name can be interpreted to mean "fair, smooth brow" or "bald, white one."
In Scottish tradition, names like Malvine often carry significance related to characteristics or qualities that were admired or aspired to in the past.
The name Malvine is not commonly used for namedays but can be a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a name with a Gaelic heritage and a meaningful interpretation.