Find out how popular the first name Aowyn has been for the last 19 years (from 2005 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aowyn by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Aowyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aowyn.

The history of the first name Aowyn

The name Aowyn is an anglicized form of the Welsh name Aeuwyn, which dates back to the 6th century CE. It is derived from the Old Welsh words "ae" meaning "beautiful" and "gwyn" meaning "fair" or "blessed." The name was popular among the ancient Britons who lived in what is now Wales and parts of western England.

In its original Welsh form, the name Aeuwyn appears in several medieval Welsh manuscripts and poetry from the 9th to 12th centuries. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Aeuwyn ferch Cynfelyn, a Welsh noblewoman who lived in the 7th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name was occasionally anglicized to Aowyn or Avwyn by English scribes. One notable figure from this period was Aowyn ap Rhys (c. 1150-1203), a Welsh prince and military leader who fought against the Norman invaders.

In the 16th century, the English playwright and poet Edmund Spenser used the variant spelling Avoyne for a character in his epic poem "The Faerie Queene." This helped to popularize the name in English-speaking circles.

Over the centuries, several other notable individuals have borne the name Aowyn. These include Aowyn Vaughan (1592-1667), a Welsh lawyer and politician during the English Civil War era, and Aowyn Pritchard (1804-1888), a Welsh minister and author who wrote extensively on religious and historical topics.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Aowyn Rhys Jones (1905-1988), a Welsh writer, broadcaster, and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation of the Welsh language and culture. More recently, Aowyn Llewelyn (1940-2016) was a Welsh actress and singer who appeared in several films and television shows throughout her career.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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