I'm not sure. You shouldn't make a name that people wouldn't be able to pronounce, and I cannot pronounce that at all. Is it "Gayr-win"? "Gey-er-win"? Something else?
Names are completely subjective. Some may like it, some may not. It all depends on what you want. But I would suggest research behind it. Find names that are both unique and have meaning. I don't know if that's a real name or made up, but if it's the latter then I suggest maybe finding a name that means wise or something that relates to him.
But like I said names are subjective and if you like that name, and it has meaning to you, then keep it.
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This is one little planet in one tiny solar system in a galaxy that’s barely out of its diapers. I’m old, Dean. Very old. So I invite you to contemplate how insignificant I find you.
The nature of the name has to fit your character, and really only you can judge that, but Gaerwn does seem a bit hard to pronounce. Mostly due to the double consonants: 'wn'. There's nothing wrong with making up names, but, generally, double consonants are wicked hard to pronounce. Try putting a vowel between those two? Like Gaerwyn? Gaerwen?
I think it depends on the character of the wizard, we don't know your character so we can't really give a great view. I can see why an old wizard might call him self that though, but I can't pronounce it and that puts me off a bit. Maybe put a vowel were WD said and that would make it so much easier.
Good Luck finding a name if you decide against that one ~Lydia
