The name Elwen is a girl's name meaning "noble friend".

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The male name Elwyn is used regularly in Wales, but its feminine form Elwen (also spelled Aelwen) slightly less so. Elsewhere, this name is little-known but very appealing, with straightforward spelling and a fantasy-like sound. A male Cornish and Breton saint also bears the name.

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The name Elwen is a boy's name meaning "noble friend".

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St Elwen is venerated in Cornwall and Brittany, and lent his name to several regional place names. It is also found as a surname, especially in Norfolk, England. 

<br/><br/>The ancient name Elwen likely derives from Old English elements meaning "noble friend", or possibly "elf friend". Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has a teenage son named Arthur Elwen, who goes by Elwen.

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