Warren (name)

For other uses, see Warren (disambiguation).

Warren (/ˈwɒrn/) is a common English & Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the French surname, "de Warenne", a reference to various places named La Varenne and Varennes. The placename is thought to be derived from the Old French warir or garir, from the Proto-Germanic war-, meaning "to protect or defend." Alternately, the derivation could be from the Gaulish word varenna, meaning "enclosed area," related to varros "post."[1][2][3]

People with the name "Warren" include:

Surname

Warren
Family name
Pronunciation /ˈwɒrn/
Region of origin England, Ireland

Given name

Warren
Pronunciation /ˈwɒrn/
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Teutonic
Meaning "Enclosure" or "from La Varrene"

References

  1. "Online Etymology Dictionary: Warren". etymonline.com. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  2. "View Name: Warren". behindthename.com. Retrieved 2007-12-20.
  3. "Popularity of the Name Warren". Retrieved 2007-09-28.
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