Anwen
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anwen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 179 babies have been named Anwen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anwen is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,563 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,563
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Anwen
Anwen is a girl name .
Anwen is currently ranked #12,563 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anwen include Anw, Any, Anie, and Anwkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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