Arwyn

Arwyn is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from the intensifying prefix ar- combined with gwyn, meaning "white, blessed." This name is closely related to the more internationally known female name Arwen, popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series. While Arwyn shares the same etymological roots, it is distinctly used for males in Wales.

Notable Bearers

Several figures have borne the name Arwyn, reflecting its Welsh heritage. Arwyn Davies (born 1967) is a Welsh actor. Arwyn Davies, Baron Arwyn (1897–1978) was a Welsh life peer. Arwyn Jones (born 1971) was an English cricketer. Arwyn Lynn Ungoed-Thomas (1904–1972) was a Welsh Labour Party politician and judge. Additionally, Arwyn appears as the protagonist of the fantasy novel Sojourn.

Related Forms

The name is part of the Welsh onomastic tradition, with variant Arwen more common outside Wales. The element gwyn appears in many Welsh names such as Gwyn and Gwen.

• Meaning: "white, blessed"
• Origin: Welsh
• Type: Given name
• Usage: Wales