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Gawain is fine in a medieval context, but the GAH sound is unappealing and the GW- of Gwain and Gwaine is worse. Luckily, Gavin is a strong, straightforward, pleasant alternative; assuming that people don't give the first syllable an ei sound (as in David). But, why should they, unless they were trying to be snide? I like Gavin enough to use, but there are no pronunciation issues where I live.