The nameMaïwenn
Maïwenn is a Breton girl's name formed from Marie and gwenn, "white, pure". It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Breton
Meaning
Maïwenn combines Maï, a Breton form of Marie, and gwenn, "white, pure, blessed".
Origin
Breton. It is also spelled Maiwenn or Maïwen.
History
The director Maïwenn, winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes for Polisse in 2011, made it known throughout France.
Famous people named Maïwenn
- Maïwenn, actress and director
Popularity of the name Maïwenn
Maïwenn in France
Maïwenn was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,540 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Maïwenn. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Maïwenn in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 199 births a year on average, against 302 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maïwenn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maïwenn mean?
Maïwenn combines Maï, a Breton form of Marie, and gwenn, "white, pure, blessed".
What is the origin of the name Maïwenn?
Breton. It is also spelled Maiwenn or Maïwen.
Is Maïwenn a girl's or a boy's name?
Maïwenn is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Maïwenn?
Variants and related names of Maïwenn include Marie.
Who are famous people named Maïwenn?
Maïwenn, actress and director.