spen

Spen is a term used as a personal name and as a toponym in parts of England. As a given name, Spen is typically a short form of Spencer or Spenser and is used in English-speaking countries, especially in the United Kingdom. It is also found as a surname, either in its own right or as a contracted form of Spencer.

Geographically, Spen is associated with West Yorkshire, England, notably through the River Spen and the historic Spen Valley. The river and its surrounding landscape have influenced local place names and how the area has been identified in maps and documents over the centuries.

In other uses, SPEN is encountered as an acronym for various organizations, networks, or projects, often related to education, science, or energy. Because acronyms can overlap across regions and sectors, the exact meaning of SPEN depends on the context in which it is used.

In culture and media, Spen may appear as a character name or nickname in fiction, though such usage is not standardized and is determined by the author or creator of the work.

Notable people with the name Spen may bear it as a surname or given name, but there is no single globally dominant figure associated with the term. See also Spencer, Spence, and River Spen for related terms.