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Although I prefer Bronwen, I still think Branwen is a pretty name. It is graced with uniqueness and a gorgeous meaning.
Also could mean “blessed raven”, which is definitely my favourite meaning.
Pronounced BRAN-wehn. Not like brawn.
I prefer Bran, but this is okay.
It's classy, rare, elegant and has got a wonderful and outstanding meaning.
The meaning is lovely. Very cool name.
I like it as a middle name.
Reminds me of the cereal "Raisin Bran". I love the cereal, not this name.
As someone named Branwen, most people find it hard to pronounce and refer to me as BRAN-D-WHEN or simply as Brandon (or any other B name that does not make sense at all how you could get it from Branwen) until I correct them (which I gave up on 2 years ago, if I'm being honest) but the name really is unique and gets lots of compliments once they figure out what it is. I personally love the name because of its meaning and how it fits me (I have super pale skin and messy dark hair). The name itself is perfect and I don't see why people see the need to change it in spelling and such.
I think it is too complex.
I prefer Bran as a full name.
I have a friend named "Branawen". Her family added the extra A in the middle to make it easier to pronounce. They took it from the original Welsh mythological name Branwen. Her name is pronounced "bran-a-when". We all call her Bran for short.
I used this name for a character in RPG a few years ago and I love it very much! It's a name strong and sweet at the same time and when I hear it I think always to my sorcerer!
Gorgeous name, and a much more mature alternative to Raven! I have a weakness for Welsh and Cornish names, and this one is no exception.
'Alternatively could mean "a girl with black hair and white skin." In Mabinogi, Branwen is Bran's sister; they are male and female aspects of the Celtic war deity.'
Source: http://www.amethyst-night.com/names/welshfem.html
I may be wrong, but isn't the name Branowen (a variant name) a name in J. R. R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings?
In Madeline L'Engel's "A Wind in the Door" the main character's Mother in Law is named Branwen, after the Irish Princess.
I think this name is extremely beautiful, in pronunciation and meaning.
I think this is a great name. My mom wanted to name me or one of my sisters this, she chose Caitlin, Hannah, and Emma (me). I prefer Branwen to Bronwen.
In the Fantasy book A Swiftly Tilting Planet (third in the Wrinkle in Time series) by Madeleine L'Engle, Meg's mother in-law's first name is Branwen. Her middle is Zillah, and she goes by Beezie (BZ).
I don't much like the pronunciation of this name (but, then again, I'm American and this is a Welsh name -- it's the "a" that sounds a bit harsh to me). I *love* the name Bronwyn (pronounced BRAHN-wen) by comparison. The softer "ah" is more delicate & feminine.
Actually, the name 'Bronwyn' would technically be masculine, as the 'wyn' ending comes from the masculine 'gwyn'...'gwen' is the feminine form. But, I suppose either name could be used for boys too. Suppose they'd be teased, but it could be done.
"Bronwyn" for a boy? You'd have to be one cruel person to call your son "white breast".
Actually, "white breast" is only if you take the meaning *literally*. Alternatively, Bronwyn could mean "pure heart".Although, I still much prefer Bronwen to Branwen, considering that the latter reminds me of Raisin Bran.
According to Welsh mythology, Branwen (daughter of Llyr) is one of the three greatest queens in the land and the most beautiful girl in the entire world.
According to T.A. Barron who wrote the "Lost Years of Merlin", Branwen is the name of Merlin's mother.
It isn't said BRAWN-wen, as a fair few Welsh names are pronounced just as they look. So, it's simply BRAN-wen. :)
Branwen could also be pronounced with a long a, like "BRAWN-wen".

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