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Vauquelin

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Gender Masculine
Usage Medieval French

Meaning & History

Old French form of the Norman name Walchelin, derived from Old Frankish walh or Old High German walah meaning "foreigner, Celt, Roman" (Proto-Germanic *walhaz).

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Rootwalh/walah
Other Languages & CulturesWalahelin(Germanic) Walchelin(Old Norman)

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medieval, travel
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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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