It’s of Welsh origin. I’ve had it on and off my list but I’m really starting to like it again. What type of thoughts does this name give you - trendy, quirky, classy, masculine, etc.?
I already have a daughter named [name]Nora[/name] - would [name]Nora[/name] and [name]Bronwen[/name] be too odd as sisters?
What nicknames, if any, would you use? I’ve heard Bronnie, [name]Bonnie[/name], Wen and Wennie.
FYI: I know [name]Bronwyn[/name] is a more popular spelling; however, the traditional, feminine spelling is [name]Bronwen[/name] (which I think I prefer).
[name]Nora[/name] and [name]Bronwen[/name] share a Celtic origin so I don’t think they’re too odd as siblings. I love [name]Bronwen[/name]. It has a strong sound in the first syllable ([name]Bron[/name]) with a softer ending (wen). I’m glad you’re going to spell it correctly with the traditional female version [name]Bronwen[/name].
I love Bronwen, it was on my list. I actually think it sounds great with Nora! We were going to use Winnie/Wennie as the nickname.
The name is strong and feminine to me, it is similar in feel to me as Margo is…kind of sweet and clunky at the same time. I picture Bronwen as kind of a tomboyish name, although I think it works for girly girls, too. The Bronwen I know is very pretty and feminine and petite…she excelled at dance and violin in her youth. Very smart, sweet and fun loving, too. She is probably in part why I think so highly of the name.
So great. Unexpected, beautiful, and so strong. I know two. [name]One[/name] is incredibly smart and strong. The other is sort of edgy, sassy, and strong, so I love it because I love strong ladies.
I like it, but I like lots of -wen names. I slightly favour [name]Branwen[/name] over [name]Bronwen[/name] (for the meaning as much as anything) but I think [name]Bronwen[/name] does have the advantage of familiarity for a lot of people. I suspect a [name]Branwen[/name] would be misspelled often.
It looks much softer without the y.
[name]Nora[/name] and [name]Bronwen[/name] seem to flatter each other actually - both Gaelic/Celtic, feminine but not frilly, two syllables, but not too similar otherwise.
I’d probably call her [name]Win[/name], or [name]Winnie[/name]. I have known a [name]Bronwyn[/name] who went by Wynny.
Okay, I suppose I’ll be the unwelcome voice of dissent.
I find [name]Bronwen[/name] quite stodgy, clunky and unattractive. I know an adult [name]Bronwen[/name], and she’s always hated her name; I don’t blame her.
Another lover of [name]Bronwen[/name]. It has a quirky but strong charm and while I battle with if it’s right for me [name]Bronwen[/name] goes great with [name]Nora[/name]!
Never thought of [name]Bonnie[/name] as a nn though but it makes me love it even more! [name]Bonnie[/name] & [name]Win[/name]/[name]Winnie[/name] are my favorite nn’s.
I am not in love with [name]Bronwen[/name], but I don’t hate it either. I don’t find it to be feminine. It sounds masculine to me. I will give it points over other names since it is actually a girls name. I agree that I like the e spelling over the y. I love [name]Nora[/name]. I don’t think they are a terrible pair, just not my favorite.
[name]Bronwen[/name] and [name]Nora[/name] are fine for sisters. Welsh names are some of the most unique and beautiful; I am fan of [name]Angharad[/name].
I don’t think names have to end in -ina or -ette for the name to seem feminine. I think [name]Bronwen[/name] just has a more masculine edge to it just because of the over abundance in -en endings of boy names that are presently popular in the US. [name]Aiden[/name], [name]Caden[/name], [name]Jayden[/name], [name]Brayden[/name], [name]Jalen[/name], [name]Hayden[/name], etc and then add on all the -on ending boys names. My first impression of [name]Bronwen[/name] leans boy, sorry.
I love [name]Bronwen[/name]. I do not think it is any more masculine than [name]Samantha[/name] – another name where somehow its connection to masculine ultimately makes it more feminine.
I like the ‘y’ spelling, but recently learned that is not the traditional feminine choice in Welsh.
I think it is rather perfect with [name]Nora[/name] and I hope the negative reviews don’t put you off it.
I love the name [name]Bronwyn[/name]/ [name]Bronwen[/name]. It has a soft friendly sound to me.
My DS was going to be [name]Bronwyn[/name] [name]Clare[/name] had he been a girl. The name never quite suited the other children, so it’s been lost.
My plan was to use the nn Broni.
