Olwen

white footprint, leaving white flowers

GenderGirlOriginWelshSay itOL-wenPopularityUncommon
Pronounced OL-wen

About the name Olwen

Olwen is a striking mythological Welsh name from the tale of Culhwch and Olwen, said to leave white flowers blooming wherever she walked. It's poetic and magical.

Enchanting and gentle, leaving beauty and warmth in her wake.

Fun fact

In Welsh myth, four white trefoil flowers were said to spring up wherever Olwen stepped.

Nicknames for Olwen

OllieWen

Variations

Olwyn

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