How to say it
EL · o · wyn
ˈɛl.ə.wɪn
Feminine
Elowyn
Elm tree
What it means
A respelling of the Cornish Elowen, 'elm tree.'
Elowyn is a modern respelling of the Cornish Elowen, meaning 'elm tree.' It rode in on the wave of soft woodland names like Willow and Wren, with the -wyn ending giving it a contemporary American look. It is gentle and nature-rooted, with the friendly shorts Ellie and Wyn. Elowen is the original Cornish spelling.
How to spell Elowyn
The standard spelling is Elowyn. Common variants include Elowen, Elowynn, Eluwyn, but Elowyn is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #299 in 2025, currently #299 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
Elowyn is the modern respelling of the Cornish Elowen, 'elm.'
- Nickname
Ellie and Wyn both work.
Spelling variants
- Elowen
- Elowynn
- Eluwyn
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Common questions
- What does the name Elowyn mean?
- A respelling of the Cornish Elowen, 'elm tree.'
- What does Elowyn mean in Cornish?
- In Cornish, Elowyn means "Elm tree." Elowyn is a modern respelling of the Cornish Elowen, meaning 'elm tree.' It rode in on the wave of soft woodland names like Willow and Wren, with the -wyn ending giving it a contemporary American look. It is gentle and nature-rooted, with the friendly shorts Ellie and Wyn. Elowen is the original Cornish spelling.
- How do you pronounce Elowyn?
- Elowyn is pronounced ˈɛl.ə.wɪn. Say it as EL-o-wyn, with the stress on the "el" syllable.
- How do you spell Elowyn?
- The standard spelling is Elowyn. Common spelling variants include Elowen, Elowynn, Eluwyn.
- Is Elowyn a boy or girl name?
- Elowyn is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Elowyn?
- Elowyn ranked #299 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.