Branwen

Celtic

"blessed raven"

Branwen Origin and Meaning

The name Branwen is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning "blessed raven".

This is an attractive Celtic mythological name, popular in Wales and a cousin of the better known Bronwyn. In Welsh mythology, Branwen was turned into a bird.

Branwen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 844 on Nameberry

Branwen Popularity

• 844 Nameberry 2024

20 Names Similar to Branwen

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Branwen.

• Bronwen
• Ceridwen
• Cerys
• Anwen
• Corin
• Brigid
• Corisande
• Bryony
• Arianwen
• Anouk
• Elspeth
• Circe
• Briony
• Blanche
• Catriona
• Eithne
• Honora
• Cassiopeia
• Ione
• Rhonwen

Famous People Named Branwen

• Branwen Gwyn Welsh TV presenter

Branwen in Pop Culture

• Branwen beautiful daughter of Llyr in the medieval Welsh "Mabinogi," married the King of Ireland
• Branwen Maddox O'Keefe mother of Calvin O'Keefe in Madeleine L'Engle's book "A Swiftly Tilting Planet"
• Branwen Roberts main character in 1995 Welsh film "Branwen"
• Raven Branwen sister to Qrow Branwen in Roosterteeth's "RWBY"