Aeronwen

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Meaning of Aeronwen

The name Aeronwen is a feminine name which most likely derives from the masculine name “Aeron” which means berry, and the suffix “gwen” which means fair, white, or holy.

Aeronwen was the Welsh god of War
Aeron was the Welsh god of War

Aeron is also the name of a river in Wales. It is also possible that Aeron is not derived from the word for berry, but from the name of a Welsh goddess of war named Aeron. Aeron is a poorly known goddess of battles and slaughter, who decides the fates of wars and conflicts. This name is related to the names Aeronwy, Agronā and Aerona.

Popularity

The popularity of Aeronwen is fairly low, and it was not in the list of 100 most popular baby girls’ names in Wales in 2019.

Famous People Named Aeronwen

In addition to the goddess of war, the name is also shared by Aeronwen Morrison, an author with a series of books about gardening.

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