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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble friend or elf friend
- Origin
- Old English (variant of Alwin)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- AL-win
Alwyn (AL-win) is an Old English name, a variant of Alwin, meaning "noble friend" or "elf friend" — from the Old English Æðelwine and Ælfwine. You may see it described as meaning "old friend," but that likely mixes it up with a different name, Aldwin.
Meaning & Origin of Alwyn
Meaning: Noble friend or elf friend.
Origin: Old English (variant of Alwin).
A common claim: Alwyn means 'old friend' Actually: This likely confuses Alwyn with a name meaning 'old friend' (like Aldwin); Alwyn is properly a variant of Alwin, from Old English 'noble friend' (Æðelwine) or 'elf friend' (Ælfwine).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alwyn
AL-winIPA /ˈælwɪn/
Popularity of Alwyn
Alwyn peaked at #1652 in 1918, when 21 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #8319 with 9 babies, so it's a rare pick today.
Names Like Alwyn
These names have followed a similar path to Alwyn in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Alwyn mean?
Noble friend or elf friend. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alwyn?
Alwyn is pronounced AL-win (IPA: /ˈælwɪn/).
Is Alwyn a popular name right now?
Alwyn peaked at #1652 in 1918 and is ranked #8319 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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