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Vaughn

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Vaughn (name) means a variant spelling of Vaughan, a Welsh surname and given name meaning "small.". Example: “Vaughn played guitar in a local band.”

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A variant spelling of Vaughan, a Welsh surname and given name meaning "small."
"Vaughn played guitar in a local band."
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Vaughns
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Etymology

A variant of Vaughan, from Welsh bychan (“small”).

Origin: Welsh

Frequently asked questions

What does “Vaughn” mean?
The word “Vaughn” means a variant spelling of Vaughan, a Welsh surname and given name meaning "small.".
How do you pronounce “Vaughn”?
“Vaughn” is pronounced vawn (/vɔːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vaughn” in a sentence?
Here is “Vaughn” used in a sentence: “Vaughn played guitar in a local band.”
What part of speech is “Vaughn”?
“Vaughn” is a name.
Is “Vaughn” a common word?
“Vaughn” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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