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Arwyn

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arwyn: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Arwyn, with its melodic two-syllable lilt, has its roots in early Welsh and Cornish, where it is a masculine given name traditionally meaning "very fair" or "blessed," composed from the elements *ar* (very, noble) and *(g)wyn* (white, fair, blessed). In modern usage, particularly in Scotland and England, it has also gained popularity as a feminine name, making it a versatile choice. One of its most famous bearers is the celebrated contemporary Welsh poet and writer Harri Webb, though the name is perhaps most widely recognized through Arwen, J.R.R. Tolkien's ethereal elf character from *The Lord of the Rings*, a spelling which draws from the same etymological well. There is no major place directly linked to the name, but its connection to the Old Welsh "Arvwyn" places it in a rich tradition of ancient Celtic nomenclature. A close variant, Arawn, appears in Welsh mythology as a king of the otherworld, lending Arwyn a touch of legendary depth.