Elwen
Welsh, Cornish, Breton
"noble friend"Elwen Origin and Meaning
The name Elwen is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "noble friend".
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.
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.
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.