Welsh · Boy name
Owen
“well born; possibly youth”
About the name Owen
Owen is the anglicised form of the Welsh Owain, whose origin is debated. It may come from the Latin Eugenius, from the Greek Eugenios, meaning well born, or it may be a native Celtic name related to words for youth. Owain mab Urien is a hero of early Welsh poetry and later Arthurian romance, where he appears as Sir Ywain. Owain Glyndŵr led a major revolt against English rule and was proclaimed Prince of Wales. The Irish Eoghan is a related or parallel name.
- Meaning
- well born; possibly youth
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- OH-en(2 syl.)
Middle names for Owen
- Owen James
- Owen Alexander
- Owen Thomas
- Owen Michael
- Owen Rhys
Questions about Owen
- What does Owen mean?
- Owen is a Welsh name meaning "well born; possibly youth".
- How do you pronounce Owen?
- Owen is pronounced OH-en, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Owen?
- Variants of Owen include Owain, Owin.
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