Bronwen name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Welsh
Usage: English and Welsh
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bronwen b-ron-wen
Meaning: White, The Words Bron Which Means Breast and Shining
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What does Bronwen mean?

Bronwen's meaning is White, Fair Bossomed or Shining is used as a baby girl name which is largely used in English and Welsh has origin in Welsh. Bronwen is form of Branwen.

Branwen is a variant form of Bronwen. Odd Branwen's origin is Welsh is predominantly used in Welsh and English, meaning of Branwen is "Bran and Raven Dark Beauty".

How do I pronounce Bronwen?

b-ron-wen is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Bronwen. It can also be pronounced as br(o)-nwen.

Variants of Bronwen

Branwen, Branwenne, Bronwynn, Bronia

How popular is the name Bronwen?

Bronwen is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 549 on girl names chart when 49 babies were named Bronwen.

Over 628 people have been named Bronwen in England and Wales. Bronwen is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1941 but could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 833 babies in United States have been named Bronwen.

Bronwen is a common name in South Africa, England and Australia while somewhat familiar name in Wales, New Zealand and Canada.

According to our research, at least 9000 people have been bestowed Bronwen around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2022103339
2020102239
2019971010
2017126937
2016108439
2015129927
2014145376
2013960411
2012910112
2010134387
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Bronwen in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands50911
Sweden5047
Norway5044
Denmark5010

What numerology tells about Bronwen?

To have dreams you want to accomplish means having a reason to wake up in the morning. You are born to be a businessman, politician, manage your own business or some other position that requires leadership, warrior spirit, taking risks, and daring yourself to do more. At work, you are the innovator and researcher always focused on finding creative ways to solve things and improve the company's progress.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Bronwen

  •  Edern - Meaning of Edern is Huge, Big or Legendary Son of Nudd is a baby boy name substantially used in English came from Welsh
  •  Link - Used prevalently in Arabic and English persistent and trendy, Link is used as a baby boy name, Link means "From the Bank, Lake Colony or From the Town by the Pool" has origin in Welsh
  •  Enyd - The girl name Enyd came from Old Welsh, Enyd means "Spirit, Fair or Life" is notably used in English language
  •  Gawen - Meaning of Gawen is Battle Hawk or Little Falcon is especially used in English and a baby boy name is originated from Welsh
  •  Jeniffer - The rare girl name Jeniffer is of Old Welsh origin, Jeniffer means "White Wave or Blessed" is commonly used in English and Danish

Sibling Names for Bronwen

If you're looking for sibling names that complement "Bronwen," then you've come to the right place. We've compiled a list of beautiful and unique names that would pair perfectly with this Welsh gem, ensuring your brood will have a cohesive and lovely set of monikers. Check out our suggestions below!

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Famous people named Bronwen

  • Bronwen Maher, former member of Dublin City Council
  • Bronwen Wallace, Canadian poet and short story writer
  • Bronwen Hughes, Canadian film director
  • Bronwen Mantel, Canadian actress
  • Bronwen Astor, English model
  • Bronwen Davies in Tristan + Isolde as Actress
  • Bronwen Lewis in Pride as Actress
  • Bronwen Booth in One Life to Live as Actress
  • Bronwen Coleman in Capote as Actress
  • Bronwen Martin-Miceli in Full English Breakfast as Actress
  • Bronwen Smith in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days as Actress
  • Bronwen Masters in Family Ties as Actress

  • Girl names beginning with B
  • American Girl Names
  • English Girl Names
  • Welsh Girl Names
  • Baby Names that mean White
  • Baby Names that mean Fair
  • Baby Names that mean Shining

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An PhrĂ­omh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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