Twain

What does the baby name Twain mean? Learn about what Twain means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Twain - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Twain: T-W-A-I-N, is a 5-letter female given name.
Meaning of Twain: Two items of the same kind.
Origin of Twain: The name 'Twain' is of English origin. It is derived from an Old English word meaning 'two' or 'double'. The name 'Twain' was originally used as a surname and later adopted as a given name for boys.; English Names; Literary Names
Popularity of Twain: As a girls name, 'Twain' is not as widely popular and is considered to be quite rare. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names for girls in recent years.; Twain currently has no likes. Be the first to like this name.

Etymology of Twain

The etymology of the name 'Twain' can be traced back to Old English. The word 'twain' was used to signify the number two or a pair. It is related to the Old Norse word 'tveinn' and the Old High German word 'zwēne', both of which also mean 'two'.

Cultural Significance of Twain

The name 'Twain' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance.