The nameAwen
Awen is a Breton and Welsh unisex name, more often given to boys in France.
- Unisex name
- Breton and Welsh
Meaning
From the Breton and Welsh awen, "inspiration", especially poetic inspiration.
Origin
Breton and Welsh.
History
First given in France in the early 1980s, Awen peaked in the mid 2010s and is still given today, especially in Brittany.
Popularity of the name Awen
Awen in France
Awen was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 560 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Awen. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Awen 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, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Awen mean?
From the Breton and Welsh awen, "inspiration", especially poetic inspiration.
What is the origin of the name Awen?
Breton and Welsh.
Is Awen a girl's or a boy's name?
Awen is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.