Hawkyns
ha(w)-ky-ns
Origin:British
Meaning:Little hawk
If you're looking for a name that carries strength, freedom, and possibility in its wings, just wait until Hawkyns swoops in. A respelling of Hawkins or Hawkens, this masculine moniker stems from Heafoc, an Old English title meaning "hawk." The -yns at the end of Hawkyns has a very important purpose, transforming its definition from "hawk" to "little hawk." Throughout history, Hawkyns and its variants were bestowed on individuals who demonstrated hawk-like traits, such as extreme physical prowess or a fierce personality. For your kiddo, "hawk-like" could hold a different significance, like having the confidence to pursue every goal or a willingness to protect those closest to them.
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Behind the Name, Hawkins, September 2017
Behind the Name, Hawkins, surname, November 2020
Ancestry. Hawkins Family History
SurnameDB, Last Name: Hawkins
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