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Branwen vs. Branwyn

I ADORE how uncommon and unique Branwen/Branwyn is for a girl, but I want to use the more acceptable spelling here in the States.

The Top Baby Name is...

Branwen

71%

Branwyn

29%

Poll created: May 17, 2024
Total Votes: 14

Comments

Welsh names have rules for genders. The female ending is "wen" and the male ending is "wyn".

Branwen = Girl (this is the one you should choose for a daughter)

Branwyn = Boy
posted by Genevieve :: 3 weeks ago | report
Either spelling is acceptable. Personally I like to look of Branwyn for a girl, but I have a friend whose name is spelled like that, so I may be biased. It just looks more feminine to my eyes. She goes by Wyn or Wynnie for short.
posted by Guest :: 3 weeks ago | report
I have never known anyone named Branwen. I know only one Bronwyn (woman).
posted by Mary :: 3 weeks ago | report
I've never met anyone with this name but I think it's very pretty! I've heard (on here) about the 'rule' in regards to Welsh name endings but I haven't a clue.
posted by NameHog :: 3 weeks ago | report
I'm in the States and have yet to meet anyone with this name, so I'm guessing that either spelling will be "new" to whomever she meets. Might as well go with the original.
posted by Guest :: 3 weeks ago | report
Not attractive for a girl in my opinion but I still I voted for the wyn spelling.
posted by Guest :: 3 weeks ago | report

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