Horse joy or horse lover
A name created by J.R.R. Tolkien for his Middle-earth legendarium, specifically for a noblewoman of Rohan. It is derived from Old English elements 'eoh' (horse) and 'wyn' (joy or delight), reflecting the culture of the Rohirrim. While not a historical name, its linguistic roots are firmly grounded in authentic Germanic philology.
Less common today
Eowyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,471 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A shieldmaiden of Rohan who slays the Witch-king of Angmar · The Lord of the Rings
Pulitzer Prize-nominated novelist of The Snow Child
