Meaning and history
Morwen is a Cornish and Welsh feminine name related to Morwenna. Its etymology is uncertain: the first element may be Celtic mor, “sea,” while the second has been connected with “maiden” or “white,” but complete translations are disputed. Saint Morwenna was a medieval Cornish saint traditionally associated with Morwenstow. The shortened form also appears in modern Celtic naming. Reliable prominent real-life bearers of the exact spelling Morwen are limited.