Swithin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Swithin Name at a Glance

Name	Swithin
Meaning	Strong. St. Swithin was the Bishop of Winchester in the 9th century. The weather on St. Swithin's day is traditionally expected to remain the same for the following forty days.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Swithin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Swithin means “Strong. St. Swithin was the Bishop of Winchester in the 9th century. The weather on St. Swithin's day is traditionally expected to remain the same for the following forty days”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Swithin Name Origin

Our database records Swithin under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Swithin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Swithin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Swithin

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