Éowyn II, named after Éowyn I, was Rohirric Shield-maiden and later a Healer of Rohan. She was the eldest child of Éomund and Théodwyn of Rohan. She was born at Edoras in T.A. 2995, the niece of King Théoden Ednew. When her father died fighting Orcs in T.A. 3002 and her mother passed later the same year, Eowyn's uncle adopted her and her younger brother, Eomer.