Quick answer
Baldwin is a boy name meaning "bold friend".
Pronunciation: English /ˈbɔld.ˌwɪn/.
Meaning and history
The name means "bold friend", derived from the Old German elements bald "bold, brave" and wini "friend". In the Middle Ages this was a popular name in Flanders and among the Normans, who brought it to Britain. It was borne by one of the leaders of the First Crusade, an 11th-century nobleman from Flanders. After the crusaders conquered Jerusalem, he was crowned as the king of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Notes and context
Usage: english, germanic