English · Unisex name
Wren
“small bird”
About the name Wren
Wren is a unisex name derived from the Old English word for ‘wren’, wrenna, a small brown songbird with an upturned tail. In Irish and British folklore the wren was called the king of birds, and Saint Stephen’s Day in Ireland is marked by the Wren Boys tradition. The name symbolizes nature and freedom. A well-known bearer of the surname is Sir Christopher Wren, the English architect who designed Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London after the Great Fire.
- Meaning
- small bird
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- REN(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Wren
- Wren Elizabeth
- Wren James
- Wren Taylor
- Wren Morgan
- Wren Reese
Questions about Wren
- What does Wren mean?
- Wren is an English name meaning "small bird".
- How do you pronounce Wren?
- Wren is pronounced REN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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