Twain - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Twain \t-

is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "divided in two". Made famous by American writer Mark Twain, who got his name from the calls of river boatmen. His original name was Samuel Clemens.

Twain has 2 variant forms: Twaine and Twayn.

Baby names that sound like Twain are Twan and Dwain.

Twain is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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