Olwen - Girl Cat Names

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Olwen

/ˈɒl.wɛn/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Blessed white footprint or white track

Symbolizes purity, divine blessing, and the gentle mark one leaves on the world through kindness and beauty.

Symbolism

Embodies light, innocence, and the fleeting yet impactful journey of life—like footsteps in dew or snow, delicate but visible.

Etymology: Derived from the Old Welsh elements 'oll' meaning 'all' and 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed'; associated with Olwen, the daughter of the giant Ysbaddaden in the Mabinogion, whose path was said to bloom with white flowers as she walked.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

ancient

Cultural Background

Originating in Welsh mythology and literature, Olwen is deeply rooted in Celtic tradition and carrie

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