Owain Worthy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Owain Worthy — well-born
120K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Owain Worthy 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 Worthy: Albert Worthy (1905–1978), English footballer Allan Worthy (born 1974), English cricketer Calum Worthy (born 1991), Canadian actor, writer and producer best known for his role on Austin & Ally Chandler Worthy (born 1993), Canadian football player Chris Worthy (1947–2007), Canadian ice hockey player Dave Worthy (1934–2004), Canadian politician James Worthy (born 1961), American basketball player Jerel Worthy (born 1990), American football player Phyllis Worthy Dawkins (born 1953), American academic administrator Rick Worthy (born 1967), American actor Trevor H. 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: Worthy

English

Albert Worthy (1905–1978), English footballer Allan Worthy (born 1974), English cricketer Calum Worthy (born 1991), Canadian actor, writer and producer best known for his role on Austin & Ally Chandler Worthy (born 1993), Canadian football player Chris Worthy (1947–2007), Canadian ice hockey player Dave Worthy (1934–2004), Canadian politician James Worthy (born 1961), American basketball player Jerel Worthy (born 1990), American football player Phyllis Worthy Dawkins (born 1953), American academic administrator Rick Worthy (born 1967), American actor Trevor H.

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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 Worthy

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 Worthy:

9
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Worthy?
The surname Worthy originates from English. Albert Worthy (1905–1978), English footballer Allan Worthy (born 1974), English cricketer Calum Worthy (born 1991), Canadian actor, writer and producer best known for his role on Austin & Ally Chandler Worthy (born 1993), Canadian football player Chris Worthy (1947–2007), Canadian ice hockey player Dave Worthy (1934–2004), Canadian politician James Worthy (born 1961), American basketball player Jerel Worthy (born 1990), American football player Phyllis Worthy Dawkins (born 1953), American academic administrator Rick Worthy (born 1967), American actor Trevor H.
What are the origins of the name Owain Worthy?
The name Owain Worthy combines two different traditions: the first name Owain has Celtic roots, while the surname Worthy originates from English.
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