Message: "Elowen" - Behind the Name

Elowen

by SPNFamily (Realisticmindxxx)

9/1/2022, 5:53 PM

Last night I dreamt about having a little girl with this name, and that it had entered the popularity charts. Realistically, I don't think I would actually use it, although I do find it gorgeous. Part of that reason is that it would likely get shortened to "Ellie" and as much as I don't mind Ellie, I can't really see any of my kids actually being called that. Far too similar to my sister's nickname as well. Perhaps as a potential middle name however.

WDYT? Do you think it will someday enter the charts? I keep thinking it will for several years now, but I think that might just be wistful thinking now.

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This message was edited 9/1/2022, 5:54 PM

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- Melody02

9/4/2022, 11:56 PM

I really love this name, and would totally use it. At first, I pronounced it ELL-o-wen, and really had to adapt to "el-LOW-en" per the Welsh pronunciation. I actually like both pronunciations, and given that I think the US inclination would be to pronounce it incorrectly from it's origin, I would be hesitant to use it. (Also, I don't have any Welsh background). I think Ellie is a cute nickname, but so many names can be Ellie. Other nicknames: El, Lowie, Winnie, Wendy?

- Perrine (Destry)

9/4/2022, 1:57 PM

It's pretty.

I wouldn't mind it entering the charts I don't think it will ever be in the top 20 even though I could be wrong.

Yes, it will definitely get more popular, isn't it #1 among nameberry users? It is huge in the instagram community.

Might get shortened but maybe not. It only has two syllables. Ellie is cute.

The thing I find difficult is that the original pr. emphasizes the second syllable and I find that hard to say. I prefer ELL-o-wen.

If you want less common: Éowyn or Eilonwy.

- Gaia (ciara23)

9/4/2022, 8:24 AM

Elowen is very beautiful, and I see it being able to chart for at least one year! Its evergreen, mystical, and unique.

Elowen Mabel
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- LizLavender

9/3/2022, 4:01 PM

I love Elowen. I wouldn't be suprised if it became popular.

- namesarecool285

9/3/2022, 12:34 PM

I think the name Elowen sounds very whimsical. I wouldn’t be surprised if new parents gave it attention!

- Dianatiger

9/2/2022, 4:58 PM

Been liking this name more lately, it is kind of cute. I still prefer Elodie but Elowen is sneaking up on me.

- number1212

9/2/2022, 4:49 PM

I love Elowen. There is actually a student at my school named Elowin (not sure of spelling) but goes by Winnie.

- Canielle

9/2/2022, 1:51 AM

I love it and wondered about a sib set Elowen and Veryan. Sadly though I cannot use it as a first name as it’s too close to one of my nieces names Elodie. I could maybe get away with it as a middle name if I was to have a second daughter.

- sprout

9/2/2022, 12:32 AM

I think it’s beautiful, I’ve always loved it.

- ari.

9/2/2022, 12:08 AM

I think it's gorgeous. It might well climb the charts, due to its stylistic similarity to LOTR names.

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