Find out how popular the first name Javelin has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Javelin by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Javelin is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Javelin.

The history of the first name Javelin

The given name Javelin finds its origins in the Old French word 'javeline', which referred to a type of spear or javelin used as a throwing weapon in medieval times. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in regions where Old French was spoken, such as France, parts of Belgium, and certain areas of Switzerland.

The word 'javeline' itself is derived from the Gaulish word 'gabalus', meaning 'fork' or 'branch', likely referring to the forked or branched shape of the javelin's throwing apparatus. The Gauls were Celtic tribes that inhabited much of what is now France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland before the Roman conquest.

While the name Javelin does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was used as a surname or nickname for individuals who excelled in the use of the javelin as a weapon or in hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Javelin is Javelin de Beaumont, a French knight who fought in the Crusades in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was Javelin de Montfort, a French nobleman and military commander who participated in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in the early 13th century.

In the 15th century, there was Javelin de la Roche, a French poet and courtier during the reign of King Charles VII. In the 16th century, Javelin Montmorency was a French nobleman and military leader who served under King Henry IV during the French Wars of Religion.

Another figure worth mentioning is Javelin de Broglie, a French military officer and diplomat who lived in the 17th century and served as the ambassador of France to various European courts.

While the name Javelin was historically more common in French-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries, where it is sometimes given as a first name in reference to the athletic implement or as a nod to its historical martial connotations.

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