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Names like Elowen

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BunnyWilliams · 23/12/2025 22:31

Our daughter's middle name (third child, other two are boys) is Elowen. I think it's the most beautiful name and have regretted not using it as her first name. I didn't want her to have the nickname Ellie but now I wish we'd have gone for it.

We are now very happy to be expecting baby number 4. I have a strong feeling it is also a girl. Can you help me to think of some names with a similar vibe? I love the soft and natural feel of the name Elowen.

Names we are considering:
Lowenna (also Cornish like Elowen)
Cecilia (I also love Cecily but DH isn't keen)
Delilah
Beatrice (although we mentioned this to my son and he immediately said, "That's a boy's name, it sounds like beer!" which has put me off!)

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Nearlyamumoftwo · 24/12/2025 09:22

Rowen. If we had a third and she was a girl this would be her name!

user1492757084 · 24/12/2025 09:24

Louella
Lilou
Ellen
Ellinor
Leonor
Alizee
Helen
Helena
Claudia
Endellion - David Cameron's daughter, Florence Rose Endellion.
Rowena
Adele

DanDin · 24/12/2025 10:33

Arwyn is a boy's name.

Alwen
Aelwen
Alwenna
Eluned (El-INN-ed)
Morwenna
Rowella

DinoDances · 24/12/2025 12:40

To me Willow has the most similar vibe, naturey and echoes the w and l sounds. Might be too common for you though.

Other names you might like; Celeste, Lucille, Winnifred (Winnie), Winona, Linnea, Fearne, Sylvie, Aurelia, Delphine

FlutteryButterfly · 24/12/2025 13:08

Love Elowen

First thought was

Welsh vein, similar to cornish names although I know you haven't specifically stated thats what you want but suggestions anyway-

Arwen like others have suggested.

Alwyn or Elwyn

Bronya

Quite possibly not your cup of tea but had i been brave enough I could have gone for Zelda 😄

pambeesleyhalpert · 24/12/2025 19:31

If still use Elowen as a first name even tho it’s your daughters middle name! I love links between names. Other pretty Welsh names

Mabli
Eira
Anwen
alys (I love this spelling)

Marble10 · 24/12/2025 19:43

Elham

DanDin · 24/12/2025 19:58

Elowen is Cornish not Welsh, @pambeesleyhalpert .

@FlutteryButterfly , Arwen isn't Welsh (it's from Lord of the Rings), Alwyn and Elwyn are men's names and not of Welsh origin. Bronya isn't Welsh, and unlike the other 3 isn't used as a Welsh name.

mathanxiety · 24/12/2025 20:18

Rowena
Elin
Alina
Lena
Wynona
Finola
Fiona
Iona
Oonagh or Una
Lara
Lorena
Lowri

notatinydancer · 24/12/2025 20:59

Eleanor
Melody
Lorena
Bronte

Whyyes · 24/12/2025 21:01

Gwen or Gwendolyn

Squirrelsnut · 24/12/2025 21:02

Bryony
Briar
Anwen
Angharad
Seren

Foodylicious · 24/12/2025 21:07

Alwynne
Madelyn/e
Emmeline
Josephine

DeborahVance · 24/12/2025 21:09

Use Elowen. It really won't matter, you only use your middle name when you're renewing a passport. I'm not actually sure if my 14 yo knows what his is

newrubylane · 24/12/2025 21:53

Eleri
Carwen
Rowena
Yvain

Silverbirchleaf · 24/12/2025 22:11

Rowena
Elodie
Avery
Lucinda
Elouise
Tegan
Marnie
Eluned (pronounced Elle - Lynn - Ed)
Cassandra, nn Cassie

Starhaf · 25/12/2025 01:15

Seren
Bronte
Bryony

WonderingAboutBabies · 25/12/2025 20:38

Was going to suggest 'Delilah' but it's already on your list! We have a Delilah and she is the best. Everyone comments on how wonderful her name is.

We also have on our list for the next girl

Elowen
Bronwyn/Bronwen
Jasmine
Harriet

Other names I would consider:

Fleur
Seren or Serenity
Tallulah

TheCooperettesShingaLing · 25/12/2025 21:25

Irwen.

TheCooperettesShingaLing · 25/12/2025 21:29

Just to add Elowen is a lovely name.

BadgersMug · 25/12/2025 22:19

Iorwen
Seren
Ceiridwen

MerryAndBrightLaLaLa · 25/12/2025 22:27

Seren
Eloise
Alana
Morwenna
Lorelei
Carys
Ella
Eliza

modgepodge · 25/12/2025 22:38

Olwen? Too similar perhaps…
merryn? Also Cornish I think
there was a kid at my primary school called gwenen
Erin - have recently come across this spelt either Erryn or Erynn, can’t remember which
Lowri

JacobsCreamCrackered · 26/12/2025 00:04

Elena

Malliesmum · 26/12/2025 10:57

Morwenna,
Conwenna

i love Lowenna. Also I know a lovely female Lowen.