69%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Dutch (Archaic) Pronounced Pron. /ˈɣɔs.ʋɪn/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the Germanic name Gautwin, derived from the elements *gautaz "Geat" (a North Germanic tribe) and wini "friend". Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Rootsgaut/goz + winiOther Languages & CulturesGautwin(Germanic) Surname DescendantVergoossen(Dutch) Name DaysName Days? Austria: July 14 Categories archaic Dutch, friendship, nationalities, saints