Meaning: White footprint
The story
Olwen combines Welsh footprint with white or blessed. In Welsh storytelling she is the daughter of Yspaddaden and the woman Culhwch seeks to marry.
Nicknames
- Ollie
- Wen
Spellings & variants
- Olwyn
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Olwen comes from Welsh.
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