Anwen is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning “Very beautiful; fair..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Annie, Wyn. As of 2026, Anwen ranks #941 among girls' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #874 in 1998.
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AN-wen
Phonetic spelling
Currently #941 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Anwen means “Very beautiful; fair..” It is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Anwen is pronounced AN-wen.
Anwen is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Anwen currently ranks #941 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Anwen include Annie, Wyn.
Middle names that pair well with Anwen include Anwen Faye, Anwen Leigh, Anwen Beth.
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