Hedwyn

Welsh

"holy peace"

Hedwyn Origin and Meaning

The name Hedwyn is a boy's name.

Hedwyn is an uncommon masculine name with possible Germanic or Old English roots. It may be a variant of Edwin (meaning 'rich friend' or 'prosperous friend') or potentially related to the element 'hed' found in names like Hedwig (meaning 'combat' or 'battle'). The distinctive spelling gives the name a medieval or fantasy-literature quality. Hedwyn remains exceedingly rare in contemporary use, making it a truly unique choice. The name has an old-world charm with its consonant-rich structure, potentially appealing to parents seeking a name with historical resonance but little modern usage. Its obscurity allows a child to truly own their name identity.