Marvin

Marvin is a Welsh name anglicized from Merfyn or Myrddin, possibly related to the Brittonic elements for 'sea fortress' or 'sea hill,' from Old Welsh mor (sea) and variants of din (hill, fort) or bryn (hill). It is also used as an anglicization of the Old English Mærwine, meaning 'famous friend.'

Marvin is a name in the middle of a genuine comeback. After decades as a stereotypically mid-century name, it has been reclaimed with real affection — Marvin Gaye's legacy doesn't hurt, lending it an undeniable soulfulness that more generic names can't claim. For pets, Marvin suits animals with a certain warm, slightly wistful personality: dogs who gaze at you with enormous feeling, cats who seem to carry the full emotional weight of the household. It's a name with history, soul, and the kind of warmth that only deepens over time.