Olwen

Olwen is a Welsh girl's name. Welsh name meaning "white footprint". From folklore where flowers sprung where she walked.

How popular is Olwen in the United States?

Olwen last appears in US records in 2018, when it was given to 5 girls. It has not been recorded since, which means fewer than five babies a year have received it.

Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 12 births.

Records for Olwen go back to 1913, and 27 babies have been given the name since.

What Olwen means and where it comes from

Welsh name meaning "white footprint". From folklore where flowers sprung where she walked.

Olwen is of Welsh origin, described as legendary in style.

Is Olwen a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2018 the name was recorded only for girls — 5 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Olwen

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olwen mean?

Welsh name meaning "white footprint". From folklore where flowers sprung where she walked.

Where does the name Olwen come from?

Olwen is of Welsh origin, and is usually described as legendary in style.

How popular is Olwen in the United States?

Olwen last appears in US records in 2018, when it was given to 5 girls. It has not been recorded since, which means fewer than five babies a year have received it.

Is Olwen a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2018 the name was recorded only for girls — 5 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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