Origin, Meaning, And History Of Arwen
Arwen is primarily a female name believed to have Welsh and Sindarin roots. The name combines two words- ‘ara’ meaning noble or royal and ‘Gwenn’ meaning maiden; together, the word Arwen translates to ‘noble maiden.’ It also means a royal, blessed, or fair individual. It was known to be discovered towards the end of the 19th century, and in Welsh mythology, the name is also often associated with beauty and grace.
Arwen may also mean ‘muse.’ The International Astronomical Union names all the small hills on Titan, which is Saturn’s moon, as Arwen. Other variations of the name from various origins are Aireen (Greek), Aren (Gaelic), Arena (English), and Eirwen (Welsh). Ari, WInnie, Arwen, and Wen are some of the adorable nicknames.
However, Arwen is best known as a fictional character in the popular fantasy novel, ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ In the novel, Arwen is portrayed as a half-elven and the daughter of Elrond, Lord of Rivendell. Arwen is known for her beauty, wisdom, and undying love for a mortal man.
Arwen’s character inspired many fans of the novel/movie to name their daughters after her, contributing to its popularity in recent years. Arwen Wylitt is a character from the Harry Potter series. The name has also been used in several other works of fiction. Arwen appears in a multiplayer online role-playing game ‘World of Warcraft.’ Arwen Swann is a character on the TV show, ‘Game Of Thrones.’ Lana Arwen Lazar is a character in the books of the Gone Series.
Arwen Arabella Hardy is a UK-based musician and songwriter. Arwen Elys Dayton is an American Sci-Fi, fantasy, and speculative fictional author. Stronger, Faster, More Beautiful, and the Seeker trilogy are some of her award-winning works. Arwen Humphrey is a writer and actor known for the short series Last Watch (2015).
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How To Pronounce Arwen?
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Listen to the sound of the name Arwen in English.
Arwen On The Popularity Chart
If you are wondering how well the name has fared in the past few decades, given below is the graphic representation of the popularity and rankings of Arwen for your perusal.
Popularity Over Time
This graph illustrates the name’s popularity based on the number of babies (per million) named Arwen from 1980 to 2020. Although the popularity decreased considerably between 2002 and 2011, it has increased slowly and steadily since 2013.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s rankings peaked in 1996; however, its rank has steadily declined, as depicted in the graph below.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Arwen
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Popular Sibling Names For Arwen
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Boy Sibling Names For Arwen
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AaraniAarin Aarini Aarna Aaruna Aaruni Aaryan Aaryanna Aerin Aerinn Other Popular Names Beginning With A
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Names With Similar Meaning As Arwen
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Arwen?
The name Arwen means ‘noble maiden’ and ‘royal.’
2. What is the origin of the name Arwen?
Arwen has Welsh and Sindarin origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Arwen?
Arwen is pronounced as ‘ar-wen.’
4. What are some middle names for someone called Arwen?
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