This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *wen.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
AdwenfWelsh, Cornish Welsh name, in which the second element is gwen meaning "white, fair, blessed". It was borne by a Cornish saint, considered to be "the Cornish Saint Dwynwen" as a patron of sweethearts... [more]
AelwenfWelsh Derived from Welsh ael "brow" and gwen "white; fair; blessed". This name has been used from the early 20th century onwards.
AiwenfChinese From the Chinese 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade" or 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter" and 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Aliwenm & fMapuche From Mapudungun aliwen meaning "tree."
AlltwenfWelsh From Welsh allt “wooded hillside” and gwen “white, blessed”. This name may be given in reference to the village in Wales.
AlwenfWelsh Adoption of the name of a Welsh river in Clwyd. The origin and meaning of this river's name are uncertain; current theories, however, include a derivation from Proto-Celtic *al(aun)o- "nourishing".
AmranwenfWelsh (Modern, Rare) Derived from Welsh amrant "eyelid" and gwen "white, fair, blessed". It is also the Welsh name for the medicinal herb known as German chamomile in English.
AneirwenfWelsh Alternate form of Aneira, with the Welsh element gwen meaning "white, blessed".
AngwenmChinese From the Chinese 昂 (áng) meaning "rise, raise; proud, bold; upright" and 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing".
AowenmChinese From the Chinese 奥 (ào) meaning "mysterious, obscure, profound" or 傲 (ào) meaning "proud, haughty" and 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing".
AwenfBreton, Welsh Derived from Welsh and Breton awen "muse; (poetic) inspiration; poetic gift", ulitmately from the Indo-European root *-uel "to blow (wind)". As a given name it has been in use since the 19th century.
Chengwenm & fChinese From Chinese 成 (chéng) meaning "completed, finished, succeeded", 承 (chéng) meaning "inherit" or 晟 (chéng) meaning "clear, bright" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
ChongwenmChinese From the Chinese 崇 (chóng) meaning "esteem, honor, revere, venerate" and 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing".
ChuanwenmChinese From the Chinese 传 (chuán) meaning "summon, propagate, transmit" and 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing".
ChunwenfChinese From the Chinese 纯 (chún) meaning "pure, clean, simple" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
DerwenmWelsh From Welsh derw meaning "oak" and gwyn meaning "fair, white, blessed."
DewenfChinese From the Chinese 德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, ethics, virtue" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
DiwenfChinese From the Chinese 迪 (dí) meaning "enlighten, progress" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
DrudwenfWelsh (Modern) Means "starling" in Welsh, presumably derived from the element drud "precious, dear, expensive" combined with gwen "fair, white, blessed". It was coined in the "latter 20th century".
DwynwenfWelsh, Medieval Welsh Possibly from the name of the Celtic god of love, Dwyn combined with the Welsh element gwyn "blessed, white, fair"; or derived from Welsh dwyn "to lead (a life)", in which case it means "to a lead a blessed life"... [more]
EärwenfLiterature Means "sea maiden" in Quenya, from eär meaning "sea" and wen meaning "maiden". This was the name of a Telerin Elf in the Silmarillion. She was the mother of Galadriel.
ElwenmCornish, Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical) Saint Elwen was an early saint venerated in Cornwall and Brittany. A chapel at Porthleven in Sithney parish, Cornwall, dedicated to Elwen, existed from the 13th century until 1549, and in Brittany several sites and placenames are associated with possibly related figures.
EwenmFrench, Breton Come from Erwan or Eoghan. Ewen is quite popular in French with 13000 people using this name in 2023.
FanwenfChinese From the Chinese 凡 (fán) meaning "all, any, every" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
FeiwenfChinese From the Chinese 菲 (fēi) meaning "fragrant, luxuriant" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Gaiwenm & fChinese From the Chinese 改 (gǎi) meaning "change, alter, improve" and 稳 (wěn) meaning "certain, firm, steady".
GarwenfArthurian Cycle, Welsh Mythology Means "fair leg" from Welsh gar "leg" and gwen "white, fair, blessed". According to the Welsh Triads (Triad 57), this name belonged to one of Arthur's three mistresses... [more]
HongwenmChinese From Chinese 洪 (hóng) meaning "flood, deluge" or 宏 (hóng) meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 纹 (wén) "line, stripe, streak"... [more]
Huiwenf & mChinese From Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent", 蕙 (huì) meaning "orchid", or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
IlwenfLiterature Ilwen was born at Cuiviénen, likely to the more junior generations of the Minyar. She wed Ingwë, who was a direct male-line descendant of Imin, from eldest son to eldest son. The couple were wed and had several children at Cuiviénen by the time Oromë found the Quendi and invited them to Aman.
Ing-Wenf & mTaiwanese (Rare) Alternate transcription of Yingwen chiefly used in Taiwan. A notable bearer is Tsai Ing-wen (1956-), the current president of Taiwan.
IorwenfWelsh (Rare) Likely a feminine form of Iorwerth, formed from the Welsh elements ior "lord, ruler" and gwen "white, fair, blessed".
IvorwenfLiterature A character mentioned in JRR Tolkien's works. The name is derived from the fictional Sindarin language, and likely contains the name element gwend meaning "maiden".
Jianwenm & fChinese From Chinese 简 (jiǎn) meaning "simple, brief, letter, bamboo slip" or 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
Jiewenf & mChinese From Chinese 节 (jié) meaning "section, period, verse, melody" or 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, pure" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns"... [more]
Jingwenf & mChinese From Chinese 靖 (jìng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil", 静 or 竫 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle", 景 (jǐng) meaning "scenery, view", 鲸 (jīng) meaning "whale" or 婧 (jìng) meaning "slender, delicate, modest" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns"... [more]
LeofcwenfAnglo-Saxon Derived from the Old English elements leof "dear, beloved" and cwen "woman, wife; queen".
LewenfChinese From the Chinese 乐 (lè) meaning "be amused, glad, enjoy, happy, cheerful, music" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
LilwenfWelsh Combination of the Welsh elements lili "lily" and gwen "white; fair; blessed".
LiuwenfChinese From the Chinese 柳 (liǔ) meaning "willow" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Liwenf & mChinese From Chinese 俪 (lì) meaning "husband and wife, couple", 立 (lì) meaning "stand, establish", or 利 (lì) meaning "benefit, advantage" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
LleuwenfWelsh From Welsh lleuad "moon" and gwen "fair, white, blessed".
LliwenfWelsh (Rare) From the name of a Welsh river, probably meaning "white flow" from lliant "flood, flow" and gwen "white".
LuowenfChinese From the Chinese 罗 (luó) meaning "net, gauze" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
LynwenfWelsh Possibly formed from the Welsh masculine name Lyn (a short form of Llywelyn) or the initial sound in Lynette combined with the Welsh element gwen "white; fair; blessed"... [more]
MadwenfMedieval Cornish (?), Medieval Welsh (?) Derived from Old Breton and Middle Welsh mat meaning "good, fortunate" combined with Welsh gwen meaning "fair, white; blessed". This name was recorded in 1554 in Devon, England.
MagwenfWelsh Combination of Mag, a diminutive of Marged, and Welsh gwen meaning "white, fair, blessed".
Manwenf & mChinese (Rare) Originating from Chinese culture, Manwen means 'full of culture and literacy'. It is a unisex name that signifies someone who is knowledgeable and well-read.
MaywenfMedieval English Old English name of uncertain meaning. Possibly derived from the name Mægwynn, which is comprised of two elements: mæg and wynn. The first element mæg may be from the Old English mægden meaning "maiden" or "kinsman" (compare Isemay, Rícmæg and Sedemai) or from the Germanic element magan meaning "mighty, strong"... [more]
Shiwenf & mChinese From Chinese 诗 (shī) meaning "poetry, poem, verse" or 士 (shì) meaning "scholar, gentleman, warrior, knight" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns"... [more]
ShuangwenfChinese From the Chinese 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
ShuowenfChinese From the Chinese 烁 (shuò) meaning "shine, glitter, sparkle" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Shuwenf & mChinese From Chinese 叔 (shū) meaning "clear, pure, good, virtuous" or 书 (shū) meaning "book" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
SiwenfChinese From the Chinese 鸶 (sī) meaning "eastern egret" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Suwenf & mChinese From the Chinese 愫 (sù) meaning "guileless, sincere, honest" or 苏 (sū) meaning "revive, resurrect" or a species of thyme and 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
TangwenfWelsh Derived from Welsh tagc "peace" combined with gwen "white, fair, blessed". It occurs briefly in 'Culhwch and Olwen' belonging to a lady at King Arthur's court, the daughter of Gweir Servitor of Birds.
TanwenfWelsh Means "white fire" from Welsh tan "fire" (compare Tanguy) combined with gwen "white, fair, blessed". This is a modern Welsh name, first used in the 1960s.
TianwenfChinese From the Chinese 天 (tiān) meaning "sky, heaven, celestial" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
TingwenfChinese From the Chinese 婷 (tíng) meaning "pretty, graceful" or 霆 (tíng) meaning "sudden peal of thunder" and 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
TonwenfWelsh Means "white wave" in Welsh. Tonwen (or simply Gwen) was the mother of Saint Cybi and sister of Non (herself mother of Wales' patron saint, David)... [more]
UrwenfLiterature The name means "Fire Maiden", it comes from the Sindarin words ur "fire" and -wen "maiden". ... [more]
Weiwenm & fChinese From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)" or 慰 (wèi) meaning "comfort, console, calm" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
WuwenfChinese From the Chinese 妩 (wǔ) meaning "charming, enchanting" and 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem".
XiangwenfChinese, Taiwanese Derived from the Chinese character 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense" or 翔 (xiáng) meaning "to fly, to soar" combined with 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 文 (wén) meaning "mark, pattern, writting, literature".... [more]
Xiaowenf & mChinese From Chinese 小 (xiǎo) meaning "small", 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak, know, understand" or 孝 (xiào) meaning "filial piety, obedience" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns"... [more]
XinwenfChinese From the Chinese 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance" and 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Xiwenm & fChinese From Chinese 曦 (xī) meaning "sunlight, sunshine", 锡 (xī) meaning "tin", 希 (xī) meaning "hope, strive, expect", or 喜 (xǐ) meaning "like, love" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
XuanwenfChinese From the Chinese 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful star, jade" or 绚 (xuàn) meaning "gorgeous, variegated, adorned, brilliant" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
XuewenfChinese From the Chinese 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow" and 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem".
XunwenfChinese From the Chinese 洵 (xún) meaning "true, real, truly" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
XuwenfChinese From the Chinese 栩 (xǔ) meaning "be glad, pleased", also a species of oak, 絮 (xù) meaning "raw silk, raw cotton" or 徐 (xú) meaning "composed, dignified" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Yanwenf & mChinese From Chinese 延 (yán) meaning "stretch, prolong", 严 (yán) meaning "strict, rigid, severe, intense", 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful" or 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns"... [more]
YewenfChinese From the Chinese 晔 (yè) meaning "bright, radiant, thriving" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Yingwenf & mChinese From Chinese 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero", 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, ear of grain, tip", 应 (yīng) meaning "answer, respond, reply, agree" or 影 (yǐng) meaning "shadow, picture, image" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns"... [more]
Yiwenf & mChinese From Chinese 依 (yī) meaning "rely on", 一 (yī) meaning "one", 宜 (yí) meaning "suitable, proper", 怡 (yí) meaning "joy, harmony", or 艺 (yì) meaning "art, talent, craft" combined with 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
ZengwenfChinese From the Chinese 增 (zēng) meaning "increase, add to" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
ZhanwenfChinese From the Chinese 湛 (zhàn) meaning "deep, profound" or "clear, tranquil, placid" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
ZhaowenfChinese From the Chinese 照 (zhào) meaning "shine, illuminate, reflect" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
ZhenwenfChinese From the Chinese 贞 (zhēn) meaning "faithful, loyal, virtuous, chaste" or 祯 (zhēn) meaning "lucky, good omen, auspicious" and 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Zhiwenm & fChinese From Chinese 志 (zhì) meaning "will, purpose, ambition", 芝 (zhī) meaning "sesame", 之 (zhī), a possessive marker, or 知 (zhī) meaning "know, perceive, comprehend" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 问 (wèn) meaning "ask, question, inquire" or 温 (wēn) meaning "warm"... [more]
Ziwenm & fChinese From Chinese 子 (zǐ) meaning "child" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]