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Wren
Meaning: wren, the small songbird · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the tiny wren, the 'king of birds' in folklore; a fresh nature name.
Nicknames
Wrennie
Variants & related names
Renn
Wren name art
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FAQ
What does the name Wren mean?
Wren means “wren, the small songbird”. It comes from English.
Is Wren a popular name?
Yes — Wren has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Wren?
Wrennie.
What are other forms of Wren?
Renn.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.