Morwenna
mor-WEN-uh
✦ Meaning
“Cornish name meaning 'maid of the waves.' A Celtic mystique with old-English charm, this name carries Arthurian legend associations and romantic mystery.”
Popularity Over Time
Morwenna is not currently in the US top 1000.
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Famous Bearers
- Morwenna (character in Poldark)
- Morwenna Poldark (literary character)
Similar Names
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strong in Cornish and Celtic naming traditions
People Also Ask
Cornish name meaning 'maid of the waves.' A Celtic mystique with old-English charm, this name carries Arthurian legend associations and romantic mystery.
Morwenna is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Morwenna include Mor, Wenna, Wendy.
Names that pair beautifully with Morwenna include Seraphina, Cordelia, Isadora, Leander, Peregrine.