Elwyn
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Elwyn
The given name 'Elwyn' means "noble friend" or "elf friend," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *wine* (friend).
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Etymology
The given name 'Elwyn' means "noble friend" or "elf friend," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *wine* (friend). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Wales and England, with no specific religious association, though it gained modest popularity in the 19th century as part of the revival of Anglo-Saxon names.
Elwyn currently ranks #6,563 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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