Fame and joy; or white-maned
A name with dual roots, Rowena is often linked to the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'wun' (joy). It is also famously associated with the legendary daughter of Hengist in British folklore, potentially derived from Welsh elements meaning 'white-maned'.
About 32 girls were named Rowena in 2025.
One of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry · Harry Potter
The Saxon heroine and love interest of Ivanhoe · Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
A powerful witch and mother of Crowley · Supernatural
Influential American science fiction and fantasy artist
Pioneering American pediatric surgeon
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
