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Fen
OriginEnglish, Dutch, Frisian
Meaning"marshland; peace"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Fen
In English, a fen is a wetland fed by surface and/or groundwater. In Dutch and Frisian, it's a traditional diminutive of names containing the element frid, meaning "peace".
Fen for boys
In Dutch and Frisian, it's a traditional diminutive of names containing the element frid, meaning "peace". Either way, Fen makes a fresh alternative to fashionable Finn.
Pronounced FEN.
As of October 2026, Fen ranked #10180 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #9101 for boys in 2021, Nameberry popularity #817 for boys.
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