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Arwen / Eowyn?

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MrsY · 27/01/2009 22:49

We both like both these names, but do they scream Lord of the Rings obsessed parents? We're not, but like the semi-celtic vibe, and don't want people to think we chose them because of the books/films (especially as my husband does the LotR warhammer stuff from Games Workshop...

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Tortington · 28/01/2009 10:29

screams "i have weirdo parents"

and actually means that your daughter will do her best to be anything but out of the ordinary and will only wear grey in adult life and be an accountant

annasmami · 28/01/2009 10:23

I like Arwen!

Don't mind Eowyn, but will be hard to pronounce for some (especially non English speakers).

dizzydixies · 27/01/2009 23:05

my DD3 is called Dylan, a tad unusual for a girl we know but she really suits it and she is a gorgeous girl (even if I'm biased!)

mileniwmffalcon · 27/01/2009 23:03

just make sure you pronounce it -wEn and not wYn

dizzydixies · 27/01/2009 23:01

Anwen nice too

mileniwmffalcon · 27/01/2009 23:01

how about anwen?

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MrsY · 27/01/2009 23:00

No probs!

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dizzydixies · 27/01/2009 23:00

are you welsh or looking for a welsh name as there is a thread full of them

here

wrinklytum · 27/01/2009 22:59

Ah,yes,sorry,have had wine!!!!!

moondog · 27/01/2009 22:59

MrsY,that is exactly what people will tihnk.

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MrsY · 27/01/2009 22:58

I didn't know the meaning, dizzy - that's lovely.

And wrinklytum we both like that too. I worked in a nursery with a boy called that, and his sister was Ellwyn...

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pixiemoon · 27/01/2009 22:58

My understanding is

Arwen = real name, Welsh, have known quite a few Arwens/Arwyns (female/male versions)

Eowyn = made up by Tolkien, pretty, but would be named after LOTR. Not all bad, I know a Rohan named after LOTR!

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MrsY · 27/01/2009 22:57

Are they not all boys names wrinklytum 'Cos she's definitely a she!

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wrinklytum · 27/01/2009 22:55

My name is quite LOTRISH btw It is unisex.Think Riders of and you have it

dizzydixies · 27/01/2009 22:55

from memory I think it means MUSE which I always thought was nice too

wrinklytum · 27/01/2009 22:53

My immediate thought was LOTR sorry

What about Owen?

I love the welsh Ioan for a boy,also.

(I love Aneurin but feel you could only get away with it if Welsh)

dizzydixies · 27/01/2009 22:50

DD1 was right down to either her name or Arwyn when she was born and we decided to wait until she arrived before we names her

was a close call though and I have to admit I still love it