Wren

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɹɛn/ === Etymology 1 === Originally a nickname, from Middle English wrenne (“wren”). ==== Proper noun ==== Wren A surname transferred from the nickname. Sir Christopher Wren, English architect (rare) A male or female given name. === Etymology 2 === From WRNS, short for Women's Royal Naval Service. Influenced by the ornithonym wrens. ==== Noun ==== Wren (plural Wrens) (UK, informal) A female member of the Royal Navy (originally, a member of the WRNS) === Anagrams === wern