What origin is the name Penwyn?

Penwyn comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Penwyn a popular name?

Penwyn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Penwyn?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Penwyn — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Penwyn

Q: Is Penwyn a rare name?

Yes. Penwyn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Penwyn

Penwyn

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Penwyn is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish masculine name translates to the fair-haired one, describing someone with light-colored hair.".

The meaning of Penwyn is "This Irish masculine name translates to the fair-haired one, describing someone with light-colored hair." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish masculine name translates to the fair-haired one, describing someone with light-colored hair.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Penwyn

Very rare in US records

What does Penwyn mean?

Penwyn is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish masculine name translates to the fair-haired one, describing someone with light-colored hair.".

Is Penwyn a rare name?

Yes. Penwyn does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Penwyn

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Penwyn

Penwyn means "This Irish masculine name translates to the fair-haired one, describing someone with light-colored hair." — these names share that spirit.