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Dwan
Derived from the Old High German name Helewidis, meaning 'healthy' and 'wide', or a variation of Louise meaning 'famous warrior'. This name conveys a spirit of resilience and timeless grace, suggesting a person who is both strong-willed and deeply compassionate.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,131 |
| Gender | Female (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1983 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1963 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 35%CA — 20%OH — 20%MI — 15%SC — 10%
Notable People
Eloise Mumford (Actress in Fifty Shades of Grey) · Eloise Laws (Singer and author of The Power of Love) · Eloise Greenfield (Poet and author of Honey, I Love) · Eloise Wellings (Long-distance runner and Olympian) · Eloise Jensen (Costume designer for The Ten Commandments)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EllieLouLuluEllaElle
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