Find out how popular the first name Elowynn has been for the last 8 years (from 2016 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elowynn by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Elowynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 30 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Elowynn.

The history of the first name Elowynn

The name Elowynn is a relatively modern invention, a combination of two different elements from different linguistic backgrounds. The first part, "Elo," likely derives from the Hebrew name "Elohim," meaning "God." This root appears in various Hebrew names like Elijah, Elisha, and Elohim itself, one of the names for God in the Hebrew Bible.

The second part, "wynn," comes from the Old English word "wyn," meaning "joy" or "delight." This element appears in several old English names like Wynflæd, Wynfrith, and Wyndram. The combination of these two elements, one Hebrew and one Old English, creates a name that could be interpreted as "God's joy" or "Delight of God."

While the name itself is relatively modern, there are a few notable historical figures who bore names similar to Elowynn. In the 7th century, there was an Anglo-Saxon princess named Ælwynn, whose name meant "elf-friend" or "friend of the elves." The spelling differs, but the sound is quite close to the modern Elowynn.

Another historical figure with a similar name was Elowyn Ferrers, a 12th-century noblewoman from England. Records show she was the daughter of William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby, but little else is known about her life.

In the 16th century, there was an English poet named Elowine Mountfort, though records of her work and life are scarce. She is believed to have been a contemporary of the better-known poets of the Elizabethan era, such as Shakespeare and Spenser.

A more recent example is Elowyn Hurst, a 19th-century British botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Pacific region. She was born in 1832 and died in 1910, having published several notable works on the flora of Australia and New Zealand.

Finally, there is Elowynn Delaney, an American artist and sculptor active in the early 20th century. She was born in 1885 and is best known for her bronze statues and busts, many of which can be found in public parks and museums across the United States.

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