Severn: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Celtic
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
SEV-ern

Severn is a Celtic unisex name. It appears in our list of 175+ River Baby Names That Flow Beautifully.

Meaning & Origin of Severn

Origin: Celtic.

A common claim: boundary Actually: While widely claimed to mean boundary, linguists consider the ancient Celtic name to have an uncertain meaning.

How to Pronounce Severn

SEV-ernIPA /ˈsɛv.ərn/

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