Pen

English

"enclosure"

Pen Origin and Meaning

The name Pen is a boy's name.

Pen is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. As a standalone name, it can be derived from the Welsh element 'pen' meaning 'head' or 'chief,' suggesting leadership. It may also function as a shortened form of longer names like Penrose, Penton, or Spencer. In Eastern cultures, particularly Chinese, Pen can represent different characters with meanings like 'basin' or 'foundation.' The name's simplicity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal while its cross-cultural versatility adds depth. Though uncommon as a full given name, Pen's brevity and strength make it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet unpretentious for their son.

Famous People Named Pen

• Pendleton "Pen" Ward American animator who's best known for creating the American animated series 'Adventure Time'
• Robert Barrett Browning known as Pen Browning (1849,1912), only child of the celebrated Victorian poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning

The name Pen in Pop Culture

• Pen main character of the 'Adventure Time' pilot, who's name was later changed to Finn when the series officially debuted