Owain

Owain is a name of Welsh origin, apparently corresponding (along with Iwan) to Irish "Eoghan". There is more than one proposed etymology for this name. Several etymologists consider it to be cognate with Eugene meaning noble-born. However, the encyclopedia Irish Names disputes the connection with Eugene and derives the name from Old Irish: Eógan meaning "born of the yew". An alternative but less likely origin of the name is Proto-Celtic "Esugenos", meaning "engendered of Esos".