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Bronwyn?

123 replies

crumblebug · 04/12/2021 20:04

Opinions on Bronwyn, or Bronwen? Although we don't have any Welsh connections, I really like the name!

Do you think it's a problem with DS1 name ending with similar sound - although 1 syllable- for example Glenn (not his actual name) and Bronwyn ?

Any other suggestions of girls' names I might like? Smile

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Foxglovers · 04/12/2021 20:15

I love Bronwen for a girl. Unfortunately was vetoed by DP

jennytogether · 04/12/2021 20:15

Love it!

crumpet · 04/12/2021 20:16

Lovely name. I prefer the Bronwen spelling

WisestIsShe · 04/12/2021 20:17

Very pretty name.

SweetBabyCheeses99 · 04/12/2021 20:17

The traditional welsh spelling is bronwen. names ending wyn tend to be male in Welsh. The Americans seem to prefer bronwyn though.
Maybe Bronte? Or should it be spelt Brontë?

Feelingofftoday · 04/12/2021 20:18

Cultural appropriation much?

KateInHappyland · 04/12/2021 20:18

Not a favourite but I don't dislike it! I prefer the spelling Bronwen.

Feelingofftoday · 04/12/2021 20:19

Do you even know what it means?

Thewishingchair123 · 04/12/2021 20:19

Love this name - slightly prefer Bronwyn! Very pretty name choice!

tiredanddangerous · 04/12/2021 20:20

I like it! I'm Welsh and think Bronwen is the more popular spelling. Also like Branwen.

crumblebug · 04/12/2021 20:20

Ah thank you @SweetBabyCheeses99! I do prefer the look of Bronwyn but would probably go with Bronwen then. Hmm I think I quite like Bronte/ë, but not sure ...

Also on the list is Bryony

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Glassofshloer · 04/12/2021 20:21

@Feelingofftoday

Do you even know what it means?
What’s your name & what does it mean?
crumblebug · 04/12/2021 20:21

@tiredanddangerous I do like Branwen too, but have considered Bram for a boy if we have another one!

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luinagreine · 04/12/2021 20:22

I used to like it until a relative married a Bronwyn. She'd fight anything that looks at her, now I just associate the name with her.

Feelingofftoday · 04/12/2021 20:22

What’s your name & what does it mean?

It's a lovely Welsh name and I know exactly what it means

crumblebug · 04/12/2021 20:24

@Feelingofftoday, sorry you are feeling off today

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Feelingofftoday · 04/12/2021 20:25

[quote crumblebug]@Feelingofftoday, sorry you are feeling off today[/quote]
How very original

Shmithecat2 · 04/12/2021 20:25

ODFOD.

It's a beautiful name OP, I know lady with the name. Go for it.

Heartofglass12345 · 04/12/2021 20:28

Yes Bronwen is the traditional spelling but I live in wales and have seen bronwyn a lot. Maybe because people know it's a girls name anyway maybe.

I used to care for a man who had the middle name bramwell and I loved it!!

toddlingabout · 04/12/2021 20:29

It's nice. It doesn't matter if you're not Welsh, just if you like the name.

OrangeAndYellowAndBlue · 04/12/2021 20:31

I know a lovely Bronwen, she's not Welsh and it really suits her.

I'd definitely choose -wen for a girl's name.

crumblebug · 04/12/2021 20:31

@Heartofglass12345 oh I love Bramwell so much but been worried it's a bit too 'out there' hence more likely go for Bram for a boy!

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 04/12/2021 20:56

Bronwen (this traditional spelling is better imo) is nice enough, if perhaps slightly dated (or at least the two I know are in their 50's/60's, both English but no idea if they have Welsh heritage). I love Bram for a boy too and don't dislike Bramwell either (although I prefer the simplicity and international vibe of Bram). I also like Bryony/Briony - lovely nature vibes.

Really don't see it matters if DS name ends in an "en" sound too - loads of people have more than 1 child whose names end in more popular "ey/ie" or "ah" sounds.

For "B" names I also like Beatrice, Belinda (but realise that is probably even more dated than Bronwen), Blythe and Bronte plus Barnaby, Benedict and Bennet for boys (but weirdly less keen on Barney or Benjamin).

AuntDympna · 04/12/2021 21:11

Not so keen, I always read Bronwyn as Browny. I slightly prefer Branwen. What is it you like about the name?
Some others (guessing wildly at what aspect you like)
Brandy
Bernice
Bonnie
Fiadh
Guinevere
Rhiannon
Rowan
Veronica

Glassofshloer · 04/12/2021 21:32

@Feelingofftoday

What’s your name & what does it mean?

It's a lovely Welsh name and I know exactly what it means

I can tell you’re feeling off today 😂