Meaning: White raven
The story
Branwen combines Welsh raven and white or blessed. She is the central woman in the Second Branch of the Mabinogi, giving the name a specifically Welsh literary history.
Nicknames
- Bran
- Wennie
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Branwen comes from Welsh.
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