Given name
Morwen
“maiden of the white seas”
Morwen is a variant of Morwenna. One Welsh interpretation is “maiden of the white seas.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Morwen is a variant of Morwenna. One Welsh interpretation is “maiden of the white seas.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Morwen is a variant of Morwenna. An origin associated with Morwenna is Celtic.
Explained through its name family
The story
Morwen is a variant of Morwenna. The history of Morwenna gives this family its wider story. Use of Morwenna was revived during the mid-20th century. Morwenna’s historical associations include a Cornish saint of the 5th century.
Explained through its name family
Morwen’s family of names
Morwen has a related form in Morwenna.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Morwen, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Morwyn
“maiden of the white seas”
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Morwenne
“maiden of the white seas”
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Morwena
“maiden of the white seas”
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Morwinna
“maiden of the white seas”
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Morwina
“maiden of the white seas”
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Morwyna
“maiden of the white seas”
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Morwynna
“maiden of the white seas”
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Myryn
“refers to myrrh, a fragrant oil”
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