The nameMaëwenn

Maëwenn is a Breton girl's name, a variant of Maïwenn.

Meaning

Like Maïwenn, it joins a form of Mary with the Breton gwenn, "white, pure".

Origin

Breton.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.

Popularity of the name Maëwenn

Maëwenn in France

2578thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (70 births)
870babies named Maëwenn in France since 1900
03570 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Maëwenn was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 445 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Maëwenn. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Maëwenn in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Variants and related names

Maëwenn in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maëwenn mean?

Like Maïwenn, it joins a form of Mary with the Breton gwenn, "white, pure".

What is the origin of the name Maëwenn?

Breton.

Is Maëwenn a girl's or a boy's name?

Maëwenn is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Maëwenn?

Variants and related names of Maëwenn include Marie and Mary.