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Comments and insights on the name Elwyn: | Edit

Just from the sound of this name I personally see it as more of a girls name than boys.

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My cousin's daughter's name is Elwyn, and I think it is a really cute name. We call her Ellie or Elle for short. The only thing that's not too great is that sometimes people pronounce it El-whine, not El-Winn.

Nicknames for Elwyn: | Edit

Elle
Ellie
Wynnie
Wyn

Meanings and history of the name Elwyn: | Edit

Elf-wise friend (Welsh)
White, Fair, Holy (Gaelic and Welsh Origin)

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