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Eowyn

Girl name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eowyn: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2025.

Eowyn is a name crafted by J.R.R. Tolkien for *The Lord of the Rings*, drawing on Old English elements *eoh* (horse) and *wynn* (joy) to evoke a ‘horse-joy’ or ‘lover of horses’. Its most famous bearer is the shieldmaiden of Rohan who defied tradition to slay the Witch‑king of Angmar – a figure who has inspired many real‑life parents since the books and films popularised the name. While no real‑world places share the name directly, the root *eoh* appears in English place names such as Eohric. Culturally, Eowyn stands as a symbol of courage and independence, and its popularity in Scotland has steadily risen since the early 2000s. Variant spellings like Eowynn occasionally appear, but the classical form remains the most recognised.