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Elowyn?

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Kirstle · 27/08/2011 17:55

What do you think? I can't find much about it on Google, don't know the meaning etc. But I like the way it sounds and the 'lo' sound could make for different nns (not just Ellie and specifically Lola, ahem).

As always, entertain me, be brutal! x

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AlmaMartyr · 29/08/2011 08:26

I know a baby Elowen, hadn't heard it before she was born but love it, very gorgeous name.

hairylights · 28/08/2011 21:34

I had a feeling the correct spelling would be with "wen" at the end in Cornish as it is so similar to Welsh.

With "wyn" on the end, as a Welsh speaker it'd be the same as calling a girl bert or Fred or any other masculine name Grin

Emphasising the last syllable from the end is also the same in Welsh.

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Kirstle · 28/08/2011 14:27

It is a cornish name, Fairy. Thanks for clearing up the spellings and pronunciation for me Hairy and Shouty. I found the name on Appellation Mountain and it is meant to be spelled Elowen. The Cornish way of pronouncing it is ''Eh-LOW-en'' with the emphasis on the LOH and not the way I imagined it in my head (Ello-wen). I am so pleased I stumbled upon this name. Tis indeed gorgeous.

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FairyArmadillo · 28/08/2011 14:21

I love it. Never heard of it but I'm fond of Welsh sounding (is it?) and LOTR style girls' names. If DS was a girl Arwen would have been his middle name! Wouldn't even go for a nickname unless it evolves. Elowyn Alice sounds good.

hairylights · 28/08/2011 13:43

And the girls name is pronounced ellowen (like hello when) and boys is pronounced like hello win.

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Kirstle · 28/08/2011 12:50

Thanks guys!! This name seems to be a winner across the board, definitely a keeper :)

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ShoutyHamster · 28/08/2011 11:12

Yes in Welsh it's -wyn for a boy and -wen for a girl, eg Tegwyn and Tegwen.

I automatically thought you were asking for opinions on a boy's name before I opened the thread!

So given that I'd go for Elowen

hairylights · 28/08/2011 10:23

The end part "wyn" is masculine in Welsh - "wen" would make the name sound feminine.

acsec · 27/08/2011 21:46

I hadn't considered another name beginning in a vowel but Elowyn Alice is very pretty!

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Kirstle · 27/08/2011 21:27

I like Elowyn Alice. That's where I am right now . . .

Lyra is gorgeous :) x

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acsec · 27/08/2011 20:38

:o We are few and far between! Joke before anyone feels offended! I'm thinking of adding Elowyn to my list too!

redheadbedhead · 27/08/2011 20:34

yay you got good taste like me Wink Grin

acsec · 27/08/2011 20:32

Oh redhead Lyra is one of my favourite names! It's on my list!!

redheadbedhead · 27/08/2011 20:31

Yeah you're lucky to get a good response to be honest, I started one about the name Lyra and the results were mixed to say the least, bordering on rude!

I like both spellings, but I think Elowen is a bit less LOTR and therefore I like it a bit better.

DownyEmerald · 27/08/2011 20:25

Elowyn looks like Ello-win

Elowen looks like Ello - wen - which I think is nicer?

Like it btw.

acsec · 27/08/2011 20:24

No I like Elowyn as it's different.

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Kirstle · 27/08/2011 20:17

Wow, so pleased it's getting such a positive repsponse on mumsnet. I saw it spelled Elowyn so assumed that was the 'normal' spelling. Wonder if Elowen 'looks' better?

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greenzebra · 27/08/2011 19:59

Beautiful name, one to be remembered if I heard it being used.

Reminds me of Olwen

TangerineQueen · 27/08/2011 19:52

I thought LOTR too, so not the only one. Hardly the worst connection to make though, wasn't she really beautiful?

I actually really like it. Unusual but pronounceable. Love!

BedHog · 27/08/2011 19:33

My friend used Elowen for her baby's middle name. It's cornish and means elm tree. I presume Elowyn is an alternative spelling.

acsec · 27/08/2011 19:25

Elowyn May
Elowyn Grace
Elowyn Sophie
Elowyn Kate

BadBuddha · 27/08/2011 19:19

Elwyn is a fairly popular 'traditional' masculine name in Wales. Never come across Elowyn as a girl's name but I like it.

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Kirstle · 27/08/2011 19:12

So of course, the next q is - middle names?

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Kirstle · 27/08/2011 18:24

lol @ redhead - I think its so so pretty too

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redheadbedhead · 27/08/2011 18:17

oooh I think it's gorgeous.

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