Wren is an increasingly popular name that can be used for a boy or a girl. The elegant simplicity of Wren as a first name makes it easy to pair with a variety of middle names.
Wren Name Meaning
The name Wren has an English origin and means “small, brown songbird.” It’s a great unisex choice, especially if you are waiting to find out the gender of your baby.
We chose the name Wren for our first child before we even knew the gender, knowing it would work either way.
Middle Names for Wren (for Girl)
- Arielle
- Olivia
- Danielle
- Marianna
- Hope
- Adair
- Ivy
- Rose
- Jade
- Blue
- Esther
- Eve
- Zelda
- Josefine
- Joy
- Lucia
- Phoebe
- Claire
- Simone
- Sara
- Adelaide
- Juliet
- Elia
- Irene
- Violet
- Kristine
- Danielle
- Elise
- Faye
- Heidi
- Noelle
- Elizabeth
- Danielle
- Michelle
- Ana
- Serena
- Eden
- Magnolia
- Reese
- Birch
- Cove
- Hadley
- Lark
- Fionna
- Felicity
- Delilah
- Estelle
- Morgan
- Rue
- Sparrow
- Tide
- Arden
- Aster
- Blossom
- Cicely
- Ember
- Kiara
- Lavender
- Liana
- Lunette
- May
- Peony
- Posy
- Rumi
- Shae
- Star
- Talia
- Viola
- Winter
- Zinnia
- Naomi
- Verity
- Alice
- Angeline
- Lydia
- Piper
- Nova
- Scarlett
- Avery
- Millie
- Vanessa
Middle Names for Ren (for Boy)
- Lucas
- Vale
- Leonard
- Deacon
- Evan
- Samuel
- Ryan
- Jack
- Nash
- Beckett
- Jonathon
- Norman
- Spencer
- Tate
- Vesa
- Wade
- Jorah
- Lennox
- Logan
- Lyle
- Dylan
- Edward
- David
- Luca
- Arthur
- Elliot
- Christoph
- Dennis
- Hale
- Hawk
- Heath
- Hunter
- Iggy
- Jett
- Ozzy
- Pine
- Rai
- Rosen
- Ethan
- Austin
- William
- Charles
- Oscar
- Alfred
- Addison
- Blake
- Bond
- Dane
- Edgar
- Flint
- Harvey
- Orton
- Rudyard
- Shaw
- Vance
- Woodrow
- Winston
- Foster
- Wallace
- Ripley
- Patton
- Milton
- Lynwood
- Holt
- Jagger
- Elton
- Carter
- Blade
- Dax
- Sutton
- Wyatt
- Wes
- Keaton
- Nelson
- Crosby
- Hud
- Cedar
- Kent
- Todd
- Nyle
Names That Pair Well With Wren for Siblings
Already have a Wren? So do I! My first child is named Wren, and there are tons of great names for future siblings.
Names for Sisters
- Robin
- Willow
- Bree
- Eryn
- Aria
- Jenna
- Caroline
- River
- Sky
- Lake
- Brooke
- Rain
- Meadow
- Poppy
- Clementine
- Oleander
- Indigo
- Raven
- Dove
- Ruby
Names for Brothers
- Trent
- Brett
- Rhett
- Ben
- Richard
- Michael
- Reed
- Phoenix
- Stone
- Cane
- Atlas
- Aspen
- Wolf
- Rowan
- Cole
- Ander
- Adam
- Aiken
- Bear
- Blaze
Struggling To Pick a Baby Name
Picking baby names can be difficult. You are giving your child a moniker that they will carry for life. If you need help deciding how to choose the right name, here are some tips.
- Look to the past for inspiration. Most names cycle through and then make a comeback, so you can actually be a trendsetter by choosing a name from the past that will then return.
- Talk to your partner. I had a friend who loved a name for the boy she was pregnant with, but her husband hated it due to an association he had with that name during his school years. Make sure to communicate.
- Use baby books. That’s what they are for, and you can also use naming websites to help give you ideas.
- Draw from inspiration all around you. Love nature? Wren is a great name from nature. If you enjoy reading or watching TV, don’t be afraid to incorporate names from the things that entertain you.
- Know if you want something common or unique. There are going to be tons of names that are popular when your child is born. While it can be fun to pick a popular name, understand that your child will share that name with many people in their classes. On the other hand, a very unique name can create its own challenges for your child.
What Not To Do When Choosing Baby Names
- Don’t give your child a name you wouldn’t want to have. Naming your child should not just be a source of entertainment or an experiment for the parent. Consider how you would react to having the name you are giving your child.
- Don’t intentionally make your child’s name difficult to spell. There is more than one way to spell a lot of names, but make sure to choose one that makes logical sense.
- Watch out for nicknames. Don’t saddle your child with a full name that lends itself to nicknames no one would want.
- Know what’s legal. You can’t name your child anything you want, even if you did give birth to them. Different countries have lists of names that are not allowed.
Final Thoughts
Wren is a lovely, simple name that is perfect for a baby or a grown woman. I am a bit biased since I chose this name for one of my kids, but I stand by my assessment that it is a wonderful name for life.
Kristy is the mother of four, including identical twins. With a background in education and research, she is constantly learning more about parenting and raising multiples. When she has spare time, she enjoys hiking into the woods with a great book to take a break.