Arwen
Girl name · 221 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Arwen: 221 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 2024.
The ethereal name Arwen soars to us from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, where it is a Sindarin Elvish name meaning "noble maiden" or "royal maiden," from the elements *ara-* ("noble") and *wen* ("maiden"). Its most famous bearer is the fictional Arwen Undómiel, the Half-elven princess who chose mortality for love of Aragorn in *The Lord of the Rings*, immortalised on screen by Liv Tyler. While no Scottish towns directly bear the name, the Welsh river Aeron shares the same root as the first syllable. Though not a traditional Scottish name, Arwen has charmed parents in Scotland since the 2000s, likely inspired by the books or films, offering a poetic, romantic choice that feels both ancient and fresh.
Girl 27 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202417 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #32410 babies
- Total births
- 221since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 29%vs prior 5y