About Owen
Go back to names listOwen is a popular boy’s name that is both classic sounding and yet still very cool. This is an ideal choice for parents who want something traditional but hip.
Detailed Meaning
The name Owen could be a transferred use of the surname or an anglicised version of the Gaelic name Owain.
Famous People With This Name
Owen Wilson is an American actor and brother of fellow actor, Luke Wilson. Owen Hargreaves is a Canadian-English footballer and had played for Manchester United. Owen Davis was an American dramatist who won the 1923 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play, “Icebound.”
Possible Nicknames
One possible nickname option for Owen could be Wen.
Related Names
Owen can also be spelt Owin.
Stories Featuring This Name
Owen Harper is a character on the sci-fi television show, “Torchwood.” Owen Hunt is a character on the medical drama, “Grey’s Anatomy.” Owen Grady is the main character in the “Jurassic World” film, played by Chris Pratt.
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| Name | Gender | Rank | Meaning | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Gender | Rank | Meaning | ||
| Oliver | Boy | 1 | olive tree | Facts | |
| Olivia | Girl | 1 | olive | Facts | |
| Oscar | Boy | 9 | divine spear | Facts | |
| Orla | Girl | 87 | precious princess | Facts | |
| Owen | Boy | 92 | well born | Facts | |
| Ollie | Boy | 96 | n/a | Facts | |
| Olly | Boy | 165 | olive tree | Facts | |
| Oakley | Boy | 186 | oak wood | Facts | |
| Oskar | Boy | 191 | lover of deer | Facts | |
| Olive | Girl | 210 | olive | Facts |
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