Cornish girl name
Wenna Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Wenna means blessed, fair. From the Cornish gwen, meaning white, fair or blessed, and linked to Saint Wenna
Wenna is a Cornish name linked to Saint Wenna, a female saint who gave her name to several Cornish parishes, such as St Wenn and Morval. It comes from the same Celtic root as the Welsh Gwen, meaning white, fair or blessed. The name has a gentle, simple sound that is easy to pronounce and spell. It is uncommon today, so it makes a quiet and distinctive choice that shows a link to Cornwall's early saints. Wenna works nicely alongside Morwenna and Elowen.
Variants of Wenna
GwennaWenn
Wenna popularity: Ireland vs the US
Wenna does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wenna mean?
Wenna means "blessed, fair". From the Cornish gwen, meaning white, fair or blessed, and linked to Saint Wenna.
How do you pronounce Wenna?
Wenna is pronounced WEN-uh.
What is the origin of Wenna?
Wenna is of Cornish origin. From the Cornish gwen, meaning white, fair or blessed, and linked to Saint Wenna.