The nameLilwenn
Lilwenn is a recent Breton girl's name, mostly given in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- A modern Breton coinage
Meaning
It joins Lil, as in Lili, to the Breton gwenn, "white, pure, blessed".
Origin
A modern Breton coinage, on the model of Nolwenn or Maiwenn.
History
First found in France in 2002, Lilwenn peaked in the early 2010s, mostly in Brittany and Pays de la Loire. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Lilwenn
Lilwenn in France
Lilwenn was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,565 births over the decade, 69% of all recorded babies named Lilwenn. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Lilwenn in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 59 births a year on average, against 86 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lilwenn mean?
It joins Lil, as in Lili, to the Breton gwenn, "white, pure, blessed".
What is the origin of the name Lilwenn?
A modern Breton coinage, on the model of Nolwenn or Maiwenn.
Is Lilwenn a girl's or a boy's name?
Lilwenn is a girl's name.