Gowan

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"white or fair-haired" or "little smith"
Pronunciation
GOH-ən
GOW-en(Scottish)
Popularity
Gowan is a relatively uncommon name and does not appear on the popularity charts in any country.

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Gowan Name meanings & History

"white or fair-haired" or "little smith". From a Scots name for the daisy and other golden or white field flowers, perhaps ultimately from Old Norse gollinn "golden". Robert Burns' poem "To a Mountain Daisy" (1786) was originally titled "The Gowan". In the 17th and 18th centuries it occurs in the region as a masculine name, possibly a variant of Gawain or from the surname Gowan, which is from Gaelic gobhan "metal worker, blacksmith" (genitive gobhainn; compare Gobán). Gowan is used as a masculine given name, usually in Scotland but also in other English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Gowan: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gowan:

G: Genuine,Goof-off,Gregarious,Go-getter

O: Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate

W: Wild,Wonderment,Wishful,Wonderful,Willful

A: Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Ambitious

N: Nervous,Neat,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging

Gowan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Refined name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name

2.) Gowan (Male)

Usage: African

Meanings: The name Gowan is associated with strength, craftsmanship, and creativity.

Pronunciation: GOW-en(Scottish)
The most common pronunciation of Gowan is "GOH-wən" or "GOH-un."


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Description: The name Gowan is derived from the Gaelic word "gobha," which means "smith" or "blacksmith.". The name Gowan is associated with strength, craftsmanship, and creativity. From a Scots name for the daisy and other golden or white field flowers, perhaps ultimately from Old Norse gollinn "golden". Robert Burns' poem "To a Mountain Daisy" (1786) was originally titled "The Gowan". In the 17th and 18th centuries it occurs in the region as a masculine name, possibly a variant of Gawain or from the surname Gowan, which is from Gaelic gobhan "metal worker, blacksmith" (genitive gobhainn; compare Gobán). Gowan is a name that can be used for baby boys. It is a good option for parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name that is inspired by Gaelic culture.

Related Names to Gowan

Similar names to Gowan include Gavin, Gideon, and Bowen.

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