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Nolwenn
OriginWelsh
Meaning"shining, holy"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Nolwenn
Nolwenn is popular in Wales but would be a very adventurous choice in the US. Though with the increased visibility of names like Arwen, thanks to Lord of the Rings, it may not feel as odd going forward as it might have a generation ago. Other, similar ideas: Olwen, Anwen, Bronwen, Rowena.
There is a Saint Nolwenn who was the daughter of a 6th century prince of Cornwall; Nolwenn Leroy is a popular French singer.
Pronounced nol-WEN.
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Famous Nolwenns
- Saint Noyale or Noaluen or Nolwenn
5th,century Celtic martyr, popular in Brittany and Cornwall
- Nolwenn Leroy
French singer
- Nolwenn Korbell
French singer
Nolwenn in pop culture
- ***Actually a Breton name (not Welsh)
literally "Saint Noyale" , see http://celticsaints.org/2017/0706e.html
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