Rowan
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“Little red-haired one; rowan tree”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
The rowan tree was considered magical in Celtic and Norse traditions, believed to protect against enchantments. Works beautifully for any gender.
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