Baldwin

Baldwin is a given name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements bald, meaning bold or brave, and wine, meaning friend, giving the overall sense of bold friend or brave companion. The name was carried to England by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066 and enjoyed considerable popularity throughout medieval Europe. It was borne by several notable figures, including Baldwin I, the first Latin King of Jerusalem following the First Crusade, which helped cement its prestige. Related forms include the French Baudouin, the Dutch Boudewijn, and the Latinized Baldinus.