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Raeven

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Pronounced RAY-vun /ˈreɪ.vən/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Raven, the bird name — from Old English hraefn. The raven is a bird of unusual intelligence and long mythic reach, from Norse Odin's Huginn and Muninn to Poe's poem. The Rae- opening is contemporary styling.Low

In 30 seconds: Raeven respells Raven — the sharp-witted black bird of myth and poem (said 'RAY-vun').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling of Raven, the bird name — from Old English hraefn. The raven is a bird of unusual intelligence and long mythic reach, from Norse Odin's Huginn and Muninn to Poe's poem. The Rae- opening is contemporary styling.
U.S. rank (2024)#14828 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 790

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raeven is a modern respelling of Raven, from the Old English hraefn. Ravens are among the cleverest of birds, and they have carried meaning wherever people have watched them: Odin's Huginn and Muninn, thought and memory, in Norse myth; the ravens of the Tower of London; Poe's midnight visitor. The Rae- spelling gives the name a softer, more contemporary look while keeping the bird intact (said 'RAY-vun').

The Raeven spelling appears only rarely, while Raven is better known. Rare spelling, striking name.

Did you know? Odin kept two ravens, Huginn and Muninn — thought and memory — who flew the world each day and told him what they saw. The bird has always been a clever one.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Raeven — respelling of Raven; Old English hraefn

Variations

RavenRavynRayven

Nicknames

RaeVennie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raeven mean?

Raeven respells Raven, the bird name from Old English hraefn — a bird long linked with intelligence and myth.

How do you pronounce Raeven?

It's said RAY-vun /ˈreɪ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raeven a boy or girl name?

Raeven is used as a girl's name; Raven itself is occasionally used for boys.

How popular is Raeven?

Raeven is a rare spelling in the U.S., while Raven is better known.

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