Messenger or shelter
Bodin is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably as a diminutive of the Germanic name Baldwin or from the Slavic root 'bod' meaning to prick or sting. In some contexts, it is also associated with the French word for shelter or a messenger. It remains a rare choice in the United States, offering a distinct alternative to more common names like Bodhi or Boden.
About 40 boys were named Bodin in 2025.
A character in the video game series · The Witcher
Professional soccer player from Bosnia and Herzegovina
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
