What does Olwen mean?
Olwen means “White footprint in culhwch and olwen, one of the welsh stories from the maginogion, the olwen were white flowers growing in the heroines footprints”. It is a girl name of Welsh origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Welsh – see more Welsh names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Popularity: ranked #5633 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Olwen has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Olwen with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): O=15 + L=12 + W=23 + E=5 + N=14 = 69. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 9 = 15. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 5 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Olwen has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
GeminiOnly the first letter counts (O). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Olwen
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Olwen. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Olwen
Partner names that match Olwen by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Olwen + Brysen = Olwsen
Sibling names for Olwen
Names that sit well next to Olwen: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Olwen
If Olwen is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Olwen (white, footprint).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Olwen mean?
Olwen means “White footprint in culhwch and olwen, one of the welsh stories from the maginogion, the olwen were white flowers growing in the heroines footprints” and is of Welsh origin.
What is the origin of Olwen?
In our collection Olwen is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
Is Olwen a boy or a girl name?
Olwen is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Olwen?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Olwen is 6, with the star sign Gemini. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Olwen?
Olwen has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Olwen?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Olwen include Ol, Olw, Olwe, Wen, Olwy, Olwie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Olwen?
Names with a related meaning include Whiteney, Whitelea, Whitely, Whitee, Whitelaw, Rubab.