Branwen

Celtic

"blessed raven"

Branwen Origin and Meaning

The name Branwen is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning "blessed raven".

This is an attractive Celtic mythological name, popular in Wales and a cousin of the better known Bronwyn. In Welsh mythology, Branwen was turned into a bird.

Branwen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1839 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Branwen

• 1839 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Branwen

• Branwen Gwyn Welsh TV presenter

The name Branwen in Pop Culture

• Branwen beautiful daughter of Llyr in the medieval Welsh "Mabinogi," married the King of Ireland
• Branwen Maddox O'Keefe mother of Calvin O'Keefe in Madeleine L'Engle's book "A Swiftly Tilting Planet"
• Branwen Roberts main character in 1995 Welsh film "Branwen"
• Raven Branwen sister to Qrow Branwen in Roosterteeth's "RWBY"