Owen
OH-win
Boy · Welsh
Meaning: Young warrior, noble-born
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Griffin
Boy · Welsh · Medium name
- Meaning
- Strong lord, mythological beast
- Pronunciation
- GRIF-in
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Welsh surname 'Gruffudd', from 'griff' (strong) and 'udd' (lord).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernClassicStrong and bold
Languages in use: Welsh, English
Commonly used in: United States, Wales, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
GriffenEnglish
Variant with an e.
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Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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