Rowen

Meaning of name Rowen:

Rowen is either a misspelling or an intentional respelling of Rowan. Rowan, in turn, is the anglicized form of an old Irish nickname, Ruadhan, from the Gaelic word for "redhead" or "little red." The name is borne by a 6th century Irish saint in County Tipperary who has been venerated as one of the twelve apostles of Ireland. It was St. Ruadhan's legendary prophecy that the Celtic pagan king Diarmait would be killed by the roof beam in succession to the king at Tara. Superstitious, the king thus had the bundle withdrawn and cast into the sea. Unbeknownst to him, the beam had been retrieved from the sea and placed in another estate in Banban. While on a circuit of Ireland, King Diarmait came to Banban's hall where lightning struck him, killing him, and thus Ruadhan's prophecy was fulfilled. Saint Ruadhan's place in Irish history or folklore helped sustain the successful use of the name for many, many centuries. It is also a charming nickname that brings to attention certain physical attributes, in this case, red hair. From a historical perspective, Rowan has always been considered masculine, but American parents are also using their girls' names (such as Brooke Shields). Rowen is a new spelling that just came out (just swap the “a” to an “e”). but American parents are also using their girls' names (such as Brooke Shields). Rowen is a new spelling that just came out (just swap the “a” to an “e”). but American parents are also using their girls' names (such as Brooke Shields). Rowen is a new spelling that just came out (just swap the “a” to an “e”).

Popularity

Rowen appeared on the US male naming charts in 2010 (not on the girl's). As Rowan has become increasingly popular for young children in the United States, some parents have decided to harmonize this old Irish nickname. We suspect Rowen is meant to make the name more phonetic, but it actually looks misspelled. Some Americans have little concern for the "correct" spellings of names and have no problem arbitrarily changing them. Rowen is an example of this soft practice, but it is typical in certain circles. Parents may find the "e" spelling out a bit more masculine.