Find out how popular the first name Harwin has been for the last 1 years (from 2023 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Harwin by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Harwin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Harwin.

The history of the first name Harwin

The name Harwin is a Germanic name with roots dating back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German words "haru" meaning army or warrior, and "win" meaning friend or protector. The name was popular among warriors and soldiers in medieval times, particularly in regions now known as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harwin can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Benedictine monastery of St. Gallen in present-day Switzerland. The name appears in a document dated 792 AD, referring to a landowner named Harwin who donated property to the monastery.

In the 11th century, a French monk named Harwin de Villaribus gained recognition for his work in preserving and transcribing ancient manuscripts. He was born around 1040 in the region of Normandy and spent much of his life at the Abbey of Fécamp, where he served as a scribe and librarian.

During the Crusades, there are records of a knight named Harwin von Hohenzollern, who fought alongside Frederick Barbarossa in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). He was a member of the noble Hohenzollern family and is believed to have been born around 1165 in the region of Swabia.

In the 13th century, an English nobleman named Harwin de Lacy was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry III. He held various positions of power, including serving as the Sheriff of Herefordshire and as a member of the King's Council. Harwin de Lacy was born around 1210 and died in 1271.

Another notable bearer of the name was Harwin von Stein, a German poet and minnesinger who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Born around 1175 in the region of Franconia, he was known for his love songs and poems, many of which have been preserved in the Codex Manesse, a famous collection of medieval German literature.

While the name Harwin was more prevalent in medieval times, it has continued to be used throughout history, although with varying degrees of popularity in different regions and cultures.

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