Find out how popular the first name Arwynn has been for the last 18 years (from 2004 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arwynn by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Arwynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Arwynn.

The history of the first name Arwynn

The name Arwynn is believed to have originated from the ancient Welsh language, which is a Brittonic Celtic language that was spoken in parts of Britain during the 6th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Welsh words "arw" meaning "rough" or "rugged" and "gwyn" meaning "white" or "fair." Thus, the name Arwynn may have been used to describe someone with a rugged or tough appearance, but with a fair or pale complexion.

The earliest recorded use of the name Arwynn dates back to the 7th century, when it appeared in a Welsh bardic poem titled "The Gododdin." The poem is believed to have been written by the poet Aneirin and chronicles the Battle of Catraeth, which took place around 600 AD between the Brittonic Kingdom of Gododdin and the Angles of Northumbria.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Arwynn was Arwynn ap Rhodri, a Welsh prince who lived in the late 9th century. He was the son of Rhodri the Great, the King of Gwynedd and Powys, and is mentioned in the "Annales Cambriae," a medieval chronicle of Welsh history.

In the 11th century, an Arwynn ap Gwriad was recorded as a Welsh warrior and nobleman who fought alongside King Gruffudd ap Llywelyn in the battles against the Anglo-Saxons and Normans. He is mentioned in the "Brut y Tywysogion," a medieval Welsh chronicle.

During the 12th century, there was an Arwynn ab Owain, a Welsh poet and bard who composed several works in the traditional Welsh poetic style known as "cywydd." Some of his works are preserved in various medieval Welsh manuscript collections.

In the 14th century, an Arwynn ap Rhys was a Welsh landowner and nobleman who held lands in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. He is mentioned in various legal documents and records from that period, including the "Red Book of Hergest," a famous Welsh manuscript containing medieval Welsh prose and poetry.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Arwynn, which has its roots in the ancient Welsh language and culture. While the name may not be as common today, it remains a part of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Wales.

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