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