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Blodwen

/ BLOD-wen /
Girl welsh 2 syllables
Meaning
Blodwen means White flowers (welsh).
Gender
Girl
Origin
welsh
Pronunciation
BLOD-wen
Popularity of Blodwen in the US, 1880–2025
19001920

Blodwen first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1913, when 8 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Blodwen popular?

Steady Blodwen has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1913.

US babies given the name Blodwen, by decade
1920s 11
1910s 14
1890s 11

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Blodwen mean?

From Welsh 'blodau' (flowers) + 'gwen' (white, blessed, holy), so 'white flowers' (or 'blessed flowers'). Known from Joseph Parry's 1878 Welsh opera 'Blodwen'.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Blodwen mean?

Blodwen means White flowers. From Welsh 'blodau' (flowers) + 'gwen' (white, blessed, holy), so 'white flowers' (or 'blessed flowers'). Known from Joseph Parry's 1878 Welsh opera 'Blodwen'.

What is the origin of the name Blodwen?

Blodwen is of welsh origin.

How do you pronounce Blodwen?

Blodwen is pronounced “BLOD-wen.”

Is Blodwen a boy or a girl name?

Blodwen is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Blodwen a popular name right now?

Blodwen has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1913.

When was the name Blodwen most popular?

Blodwen was most popular in 1913, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Blodwen?

Names similar to Blodwen include Angharad, Ffion, Olwen, Enfys, Tanwen.

What names go well with Blodwen?

welsh names that pair well with Blodwen include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Evan.