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Name Origin

Bronwen is a Welsh feminine given name meaning 'white breast.' It is derived from the Welsh words 'bron' (breast) and 'gwyn' (white).

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Famous People

Bronwen Maddox (1962-)

Journalist

  • Editor-in-chief of The Times Literary Supplement
  • Director of the Institute for Government

Bronwen Astor (1936-)

Philanthropist and Author

  • Founded the Bronwen Astor Foundation
  • Authored several books on history and biography

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