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Although I prefer Bronwen, I still think Branwen is a pretty name. It is graced with uniqueness and a gorgeous meaning.
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Also could mean “blessed raven”, which is definitely my favourite meaning.
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Pronounced BRAN-wehn. Not like brawn.
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I prefer Bran, but this is okay.
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It's classy, rare, elegant and has got a wonderful and outstanding meaning.
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The meaning is lovely. Very cool name.
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I like it as a middle name.
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Reminds me of the cereal "Raisin Bran". I love the cereal, not this name.
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As someone named Branwen, most people find it hard to pronounce and refer to me as BRAN-D-WHEN or simply as Brandon (or any other B name that does not make sense at all how you could get it from Branwen) until I correct them (which I gave up on 2 years ago, if I'm being honest) but the name really is unique and gets lots of compliments once they figure out what it is. I personally love the name because of its meaning and how it fits me (I have super pale skin and messy dark hair). The name itself is perfect and I don't see why people see the need to change it in spelling and such.
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I think it is too complex.
I prefer Bran as a full name.
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I prefer Bran as a full name.
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I have a friend named "Branawen". Her family added the extra A in the middle to make it easier to pronounce. They took it from the original Welsh mythological name Branwen. Her name is pronounced "bran-a-when". We all call her Bran for short.
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I used this name for a character in RPG a few years ago and I love it very much! It's a name strong and sweet at the same time and when I hear it I think always to my sorcerer!
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Gorgeous name, and a much more mature alternative to Raven! I have a weakness for Welsh and Cornish names, and this one is no exception.
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'Alternatively could mean "a girl with black hair and white skin." In Mabinogi, Branwen is Bran's sister; they are male and female aspects of the Celtic war deity.'
Source: http://www.amethyst-night.com/names/welshfem.html
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Source: http://www.amethyst-night.com/names/welshfem.html
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I may be wrong, but isn't the name Branowen (a variant name) a name in J. R. R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings?
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In Madeline L'Engel's "A Wind in the Door" the main character's Mother in Law is named Branwen, after the Irish Princess.
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I think this name is extremely beautiful, in pronunciation and meaning.
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I think this is a great name. My mom wanted to name me or one of my sisters this, she chose Caitlin, Hannah, and Emma (me). I prefer Branwen to Bronwen.
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In the Fantasy book A Swiftly Tilting Planet (third in the Wrinkle in Time series) by Madeleine L'Engle, Meg's mother in-law's first name is Branwen. Her middle is Zillah, and she goes by Beezie (BZ).
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I don't much like the pronunciation of this name (but, then again, I'm American and this is a Welsh name -- it's the "a" that sounds a bit harsh to me). I *love* the name Bronwyn (pronounced BRAHN-wen) by comparison. The softer "ah" is more delicate & feminine.
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Actually, the name 'Bronwyn' would technically be masculine, as the 'wyn' ending comes from the masculine 'gwyn'...'gwen' is the feminine form. But, I suppose either name could be used for boys too. Suppose they'd be teased, but it could be done.
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"Bronwyn" for a boy? You'd have to be one cruel person to call your son "white breast".
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Actually, "white breast" is only if you take the meaning *literally*. Alternatively, Bronwyn could mean "pure heart".
Although, I still much prefer Bronwen to Branwen, considering that the latter reminds me of Raisin Bran.
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Although, I still much prefer Bronwen to Branwen, considering that the latter reminds me of Raisin Bran.
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According to Welsh mythology, Branwen (daughter of Llyr) is one of the three greatest queens in the land and the most beautiful girl in the entire world.
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According to T.A. Barron who wrote the "Lost Years of Merlin", Branwen is the name of Merlin's mother.
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It isn't said BRAWN-wen, as a fair few Welsh names are pronounced just as they look. So, it's simply BRAN-wen. :)
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Branwen could also be pronounced with a long a, like "BRAWN-wen".
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