The first name Morven
A girl’s name from Scottish Gaelic meaning “the sea gap”, “the big gap”.
2 syllables Female
Meaning and origin
Scottish Gaelic origin
Morven means “the sea gap”, “the big gap” in Scottish Gaelic.
A variant of the place name Morvern, from Scottish Gaelic A' Mhorbhairne, meaning "the sea gap" or "the big gap".
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Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
Morven last appeared in the official list in 2023, given to 4 girls. It peaked in 2008, with 9 births (#2,487).
90
babies named Morven, 1996–2025
#4,709
rank in 2023
2008
peak year
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Morven with other names.
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Questions
- What does the name Morven mean?
- Morven means “the sea gap”, “the big gap” in Scottish Gaelic.
- What is the origin of the name Morven?
- A variant of the place name Morvern, from Scottish Gaelic A' Mhorbhairne, meaning "the sea gap" or "the big gap".
- How popular is the name Morven?
- In 2023, 4 girls born in England and Wales were named Morven, ranking 4,709th. Its peak was 2008, with 9 births.