Arwen is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #879 in 2009 with 38 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 111 births ranking #382. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 8,247 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.