Owain Cathcart

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Owain Cathcart — well-born
120K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Owain Cathcart is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Owain is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Welsh form of Eugene/Owen, from the Greek Eugenios (well-born). Owain Glyndŵr was the last native Prince of Wales, leading the revolt of 1400-1415. The surname Cathcart: Anna Cathcart (born 2003), Canadian actress Brian Cathcart (born 1956), Irish-born journalist, academic and media campaigner Bryan Cathcart (1896–1979), Canadian politician Charles Allan Cathcart (1759–1788), British noble and politician Charles Walker Cathcart (1853–1932), Scottish surgeon Charles W. Cathcart (1809–1888), US Senator Clare Cathcart (1965–2014), Northern Irish actress Craig Cathcart (born 1989), Northern Irish footballer Daniel B. Owain is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Owain reached peak popularity in the 1995s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Owain

Meaning: well-born

Celtic

Welsh form of Eugene/Owen, from the Greek Eugenios (well-born). Owain Glyndŵr was the last native Prince of Wales, leading the revolt of 1400-1415.

Surname: Cathcart

Irish

Anna Cathcart (born 2003), Canadian actress Brian Cathcart (born 1956), Irish-born journalist, academic and media campaigner Bryan Cathcart (1896–1979), Canadian politician Charles Allan Cathcart (1759–1788), British noble and politician Charles Walker Cathcart (1853–1932), Scottish surgeon Charles W. Cathcart (1809–1888), US Senator Clare Cathcart (1965–2014), Northern Irish actress Craig Cathcart (born 1989), Northern Irish footballer Daniel B.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Owain is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 89%
Australia 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Owain by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Owain has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Owen
  • Ewan
  • Ewen

Notable People Named Owain Cathcart

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Owain Cathcart:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Owain?
The first name Owain originates from Celtic. Welsh form of Eugene/Owen, from the Greek Eugenios (well-born). Owain Glyndŵr was the last native Prince of Wales, leading the revolt of 1400-1415.
When was Owain most popular?
The name Owain reached its peak popularity during the 1995s.
What is the origin of the surname Cathcart?
The surname Cathcart originates from Irish. Anna Cathcart (born 2003), Canadian actress Brian Cathcart (born 1956), Irish-born journalist, academic and media campaigner Bryan Cathcart (1896–1979), Canadian politician Charles Allan Cathcart (1759–1788), British noble and politician Charles Walker Cathcart (1853–1932), Scottish surgeon Charles W. Cathcart (1809–1888), US Senator Clare Cathcart (1965–2014), Northern Irish actress Craig Cathcart (born 1989), Northern Irish footballer Daniel B.
What are the origins of the name Owain Cathcart?
The name Owain Cathcart combines two different traditions: the first name Owain has Celtic roots, while the surname Cathcart originates from Irish.
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