Nolwenn

Nolwenn is a Breton name for girls, derived from the expression Noyal Gwenn. In a figurative sense, the name means 'the Saint of Noyal'.

What does the name Nolwenn mean?

Nolwenn is a girl's name of Breton origin, derived from the expression Noyal Gwenn. It translates to 'the Saint of Noyal'. Its roots lie in the Breton term Noyal, meaning 'a place in Brittany', and the Old Welsh word gwen, which means 'holy', 'white', 'blonde', 'bright', or 'radiant'. The name became known through Saint Nolwenn, who lived in the 6th century.

Where does the name Nolwenn come from?

The name Nolwenn has its roots in Brittany and means 'the Saint of Noyal'. It is composed of the Breton and Old Welsh elements Noyal for 'a place in Brittany' and gwen for 'holy', 'white', 'blonde', 'bright', or 'radiant'. The languages from which the name originates are Breton and French.

How do you pronounce Nolwenn?

Nolwenn is pronounced approximately as 'Nol-wenn'.

When is the name day of Nolwenn?

The name day for Nolwenn is celebrated on July 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Nolwenn is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Nolwenn has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,639th.

Nicknames & pet names

No / Nolli / Nollo / Nolwi

Famous people

• Nolwenn Korbell (French singer)
• Nolwenn Leroy (singer)