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Gavin

American  
[gav-in] / ˈgæv ɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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Relatives identified the victims as Gavin Hinkley, 21, and Madeline Fox, 20.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Opponents include the state’s top Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and his possible successor, Xavier Becerra, who finished first in this month’s open primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

William Gavin explored how investors were adding exposure to SpaceX through exchange-traded funds and options trades.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

As singer-songwriter Andrew Bird welcomed “The Pitt” composer Gavin Brivik to the stage at Largo at the Coronet, the room seemed to hold its breath in anticipation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

My brain shifts from Gavin to the River Run.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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