Arwen is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2701 in 1998 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 111 births ranking #382. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 57,834 girls born was named Arwen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Arwen is a beautiful literary name meaning noble maiden. It feels ethereal, elegant, and unmistakably story-rich.
Although built from Welsh-style elements, the name is most strongly associated with Tolkien's world and later modern fantasy-loving naming culture. Its appeal lies in softness, distinction, and literary magic.