The nameArwen
Arwen is the name of an elf in The Lord of the Rings. It has been given in France since the early 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Literary
Meaning
In the Elvish language invented by Tolkien, Arwen means roughly "noble maiden".
Origin
Literary, created by J. R. R. Tolkien.
History
Arwen first appears in France in 2002, when Peter Jackson's films came out. It peaked in the mid 2000s and is still given, notably in Brittany, where it sounds like a Breton name.
Popularity of the name Arwen
Arwen in France
Arwen was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 870 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Arwen. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Arwen in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 65 births a year.
Arwen in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arwen mean?
In the Elvish language invented by Tolkien, Arwen means roughly "noble maiden".
What is the origin of the name Arwen?
Literary, created by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Is Arwen a girl's or a boy's name?
Arwen is a girl's name.