Owen, a name with Celtic and Welsh origins, is observed annually on February 9th. Its religious roots stem from Benedictine monk St. Chad.
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National Owen Day 2024: On February 9th of each year, we observe National Owen Day. The name Owen has Celtic and Welsh origins. Derived from the Welsh name Owen, it is pronounced ‘OH-ween’ and written ‘Owain’. The word Eoghan is pronounced “O-wen” or “YO-wen” in Irish. Welsh surnames predominantly use the Renaissance surname Owen. Religious roots also belong to the well-known Benedictine monk and disciple of St. Chad, St. Owen.
Owen is an Irish name that is mostly used for men and means “youth” or “yew tree.” Typically, the Welsh surname Owain is anglicized to Owen. During Henry VIII’s reign, Wales adopted Owen as a permanent surname from its original patronymic form. Welsh surnames predominantly use the Renaissance surname Owen. Religious roots also belong to the well-known Benedictine monk and disciple of St. Chad, Saint Owen.
The popularity of the Celtic name Owen began to rise in Ireland in the early 1990s and has continued to do so ever since. This is an easy name to remember because of its appealing quality. Parents find it easy to love this name while their child is a baby and as they grow older because of its charming aspect. Since its peak in 2000, the popularity of the name Owen has increased steadily.
The Welsh prince Owain ap Urien fought valiantly against the Angles in the sixth century, assisting his father, King Urien of Rheged. Because of his extraordinary bravery, Owain was chosen as the prototype for one of King Arthur’s most famous knights of the Round table. Pronounce Owen as “o-in,” “o-uhn,” “o-win,” and “o-wuhn.” Several mythological heroes have been christened Owen due to their impressive record of bravery and nobility.
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| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 9 | Friday |
| 2025 | February 9 | Sunday |
| 2026 | February 9 | Monday |
| 2027 | February 9 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | February 9 | Wednesday |
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