Fen

English, Dutch, Frisian
"marshland; peace"

Fen Origin and Meaning

The name Fen is a girl's name meaning "marshland; peace".

In English, a fen is a wetland fed by surface and/or groundwater. In Dutch and Frisian, it's a traditional diminutive of names containing the element frid, meaning "peace".

Fen in Pop Culture

  • Fen
    a play by Caryl Churchill

Fen in Nameberry Blog Posts