The nameNolwen
Nolwen is a French girl's name of Breton origin, a variant of Nolwenn. It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Breton
Meaning
Nolwen is often linked to the Breton gwenn, "white, blessed". Its first element remains debated.
Origin
Breton.
History
The name spread in France in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Nolwen
Nolwen in France
4133rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (130 births)
1,910babies named Nolwen in France since 1900
Nolwen was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 610 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Nolwen. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Nolwen in France were born before 1998.
Variants and related names
Nolwen in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nolwen mean?
Nolwen is often linked to the Breton gwenn, "white, blessed". Its first element remains debated.
What is the origin of the name Nolwen?
Breton.
Is Nolwen a girl's or a boy's name?
Nolwen is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Nolwen?
Variants and related names of Nolwen include Nolwenn.