Noble maiden
A name created by J.R.R. Tolkien for his Middle-earth legendarium, derived from the Sindarin elements 'ara' meaning noble and 'wen' meaning maiden. It has since been adopted as a real-world name, particularly favored by fans of literature and mythology.
Less common today
Arwen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,282 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Half-elven princess who marries Aragorn · The Lord of the Rings
Welsh actress known for the series Pobol y Cwm
