What does Angharad mean?
Angharad means “much loved” in Welsh.
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'.
Angharad vs Blodwen
Which is more popular?
Angharad and Blodwen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Angharad | Blodwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Much loved | White flowers |
| Origin | Welsh | welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ang-HAH-rad | BLOD-wen |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1943 | 0 |
| Peak year | 1943 (5) | 1913 (8) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Angharad
Blodwen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Angharad | Blodwen |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 | 11 |
| 1910s | 0 | 14 |
| 1890s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Angharad or Blodwen more popular?
Angharad and Blodwen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Angharad and Blodwen?
Angharad means Much loved (Welsh origin), while Blodwen means White flowers (welsh origin).
Which name is older, Angharad or Blodwen?
In US records, Angharad first appears in 1943 and Blodwen in 0, so Blodwen has the longer recorded history.