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Name Origin

Nevin is a masculine given name of Irish origin, meaning 'handsome' or 'fair.' It's derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Néill, which means 'descendant of Niall'. Niall was a 4th-century Irish king known for his strength and good looks.

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Famous People

Nevin Shapiro (1963-)

Convicted Ponzi schemer

  • Orchestrated a $930 million Ponzi scheme

Nevin Markwart

Canadian Football League player

  • Played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders

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