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I prefer Rowan for a couple reasons.
1. because I like the nature association. (And I don't buy that Rowan is strictly a boy's name. I think nature names are fair use.)
2. I do not like that "een" sound in Rowena.

I like Rowan, for a boy.

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But I despise Rowena. Ro-Wee-Na. I just don't like the sound.

Hmm, for myself, I would be more inclined to use Rowan on a boy rather than Rowena on a girl. However, I can see you with a daughter named Rowena, and can't really see you with a son named Rowan or Ronan.

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I do believe that Rowan is rising in popularity, and that would be something to watch out for. Meanwhile, Rowena is lesser known and is an underappreciated classic.

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So, my choice for you is: Rowena : )

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Rowan's mannish, to me - I wouldn't use it on a girl at all. Rowena is very elegant. I slightly prefer it spelled Rowina.

- mirfak

Both are lovely, but I much prefer Rowena. Rowan is very cute and wonderfully natural - I personally slightly prefer it on a boy, though - but it doesn't have the grace and elegance of Rowena. Rowena is just incredibly beautiful and strong. It used to be my favourite girl name ever.

I like Rowan... it's not too common, but she still won't have problems in the future with people spelling/saying her name right- that could be a problem with Rowena. That said, they are both very lovely names!

I prefer Rowena by far. Rowan strikes me as trendy; Rowena, as an unappreciated classic.

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I need the smell of summer--
I need its noises in my ears.

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A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.

Hi , i am the Uk and Rowan is REALLY popular here. Rowena is definately less popular, but i could see it rising on the back of Rowan - like you there will be many people who like the name Rowan but find it too popular, ot have a baby girl and so go with Rowena.
My favourite name when i was a kid was Rowena around about when i was 8 - i stil have a soft spot for it now!

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Love Clara

Rowena. It is much less common than Rowan and Rowan is being increasingly used in Australia as both a boys name and a girl's name. Rowena is uncommon, and charming. I like it a lot.

I like Rowena, mostly because people don't use it. It is still a very pretty uncommon name. I do like Rowan as well, but I believe it could become popular like you mentioned.