Meaning of Gwatkin | Babel Free

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A patronymic Welsh and English surname; derived from Watkin a pet name for the given name Walter. Originally 'ap Gwatkyn' or 'ap Gwatkin', meaning 'son of Watkin'.

Examples

“"Captain Gwatkin, of the brig Scout, had a narrow escape on the 28th ult. In attempting to step from the wharf on board his vessel, he missed his footing and fell into the river." The Courier. Hobart, Tasmania. 7 June 1845. http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2948335”

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