Warren

Warren is a term with several distinct uses. In biology and ecology, a warren refers to a network of burrows and tunnels that shelter rabbits and other animals. The word is also used as a surname and a given name, and as a place name in various English-speaking regions.

As a surname and given name, Warren is of English origin and has become common in the United States and other countries. Notable people with the name include Warren Buffett, an American investor and philanthropist; Warren Beatty, an American actor; Warren G. Harding, the 29th president of the United States; Warren Ellis, a British writer; and Warren Zevon, an American musician.

Geographically, there are many places named Warren. In the United States, towns named Warren exist in several states, and multiple states have a Warren County. Examples include Warren, Rhode Island; and Warren County in various states, reflecting the name’s broad adoption across the country.

Beyond geography and names, Warren has appeared in institutional contexts, such as the Warren Commission, the 1963 presidential commission established to investigate the assassination of John F. Kennedy and chaired by Chief Justice Earl Warren. The name continues to appear in cultural, historical, and organizational contexts around the world.