Anwen is a Welsh girl’s name and is popular within the Welsh speaking community, however outside Wales the name is often mistaken for the name “Arwen,” a name popularized by J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series (his languages frequently mimicked Welsh etymology). Anwen was not in the top 100 most popular girl’s names in Wales in 2012.

Meaning of the Name Anwen

Though the origins of the name Anwen are vague, the suffix -wen is thought to be an altered version of the word gwen, the feminine form of the word gwynn which once meant “white” or “blessed.” This suffix is used frequently in Welsh names such as Anwen, Arianwen and Ceinwen.

The first syllable, an, is an intensive prefix likened to the words “very” and “much.” The common meaning of Anwen is “very beautiful” though there is speculation that the word was inspired by another, annwyl, a term of endearment meaning “beloved” or “dear.” The name Anwen could also be considered a prefixed version of the name Gwen (meaning “pretty” or “fair”).

How to Pronounce Anwen?

Anwen pronunciation: Ann-wen.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Anwen include: Anwyn Rees-Myers and Anwen Keeling. In the popular series Torchwood, the daughter of the characters Gwen and Rhys is also named Anwen.

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Meaning and Origin of the Name Mair 

Variations of Mair

Famous People Called Mair

Famous people with the name include Mair Jones and Angharad Mair.

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Meaning and Origin

The Fflur pronunciation is unique in that it rolls gently off the tongue yet is not an exclusively feminine sound. The Fflur pronunciation is indicative of the Fflur meaning of Fflur which is ‘flower’. The image of purity and beauty are among the top reasons that the Fflur name is beginning to rise in popularity.

How to Pronounce the name Fflur

Fflur, pronounced as F-LEER is becoming a popular name for girls, but as of 2012 has not yet made the list of the top 100 names in Wales according to the Office of National Statistics. Name lists are maintained in almost every country and some trends cross over national borders and are used as unisex names for boys and girls.

Famous People Called Fflur

While the Fflur name is still catching on, there are some famous people in history who carry the same moniker. Elin Fflur Jones is a popular folk musician and lead singer of the band Bran. Not to be consider just another pretty face, Elin Fflur Jones is also very intelligent and went on to study law. While the exact origin of the Fflur name is unknown, the most widely accepted theory is that it came from a historical and beautiful Welsh region of the same name.

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Origin and Meaning of Eleri

Eleri (pronounced eh-LER-ee) is a beautiful and intriguing Welsh girl’s name with a rich mythological background. Its origins are shrouded in the mists of Celtic legend, offering several possible interpretations that add to its mystique.

The name Eleri is a Welsh female name. The name meaning is uncertain, but Eleri meaning is most likely a river, based on the Eleri River in Wales.

The name Eleri is common in Wales and is most likely related to the Celtic vernacular.

In Welsh mythology, Eleri appears as the name of a river, Afon Leri, known for its swift currents and rugged terrain. This association with the river symbolises the name Eleri’s potential for both serenity and resilience, suggesting a spirit that can flow with grace but also stand firm against life’s currents.

A girl named Eleri is likely to possess a strong sense of self, a deep connection to nature, and a willingness to face challenges with courage and determination. She may also be drawn to creative pursuits, expressing her emotions through art, music, or writing.

Popularity

In 2021, Eleri was not in the top 100 baby girls’ names in Wales.

In 2021 Eleri was the 86th most popular name in England. According to the 2021 birth records, there were 30 little girls with the Eleri. However, the name is the 825th most popular name in the United Kingdom.

Variations

Eleri has a few uncommon variations, including Elery, Eleira, and Eleri.

How to pronounce the name Eleri?

Last but not least Eleri is pronounced as El-e-ree.

Famous People Called Eleri

Eleri may have only been used 30 times, but the United Kingdom has a couple of famous Eleri’s:

• The first Eleri was a Welsh princess, she was the daughter of Brychan 5th a Welsh King. There is no information about Eleri.
• Eleri Siôn is more current, she is a Welsh singer, radio personality, and television presenter. Sion was born in Neuaddlwyd, Aberaeron on a farm. She attended the school Ysgol Uwchradd Aberaeron and received her collegiate education at Lampeter University. Sion would take a break to work as a presenter and finish her degree at Cardiff University. Sion is currently employed with BBC Radio Wales as a radio host.

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Elen is lovely female name that has been common in Wales over the centuries. It was the name of a Welsh saint ‘Elen Luyddog’ who established a number of churches in Wales towards the end of the 4th century.

Origin and Meaning of Elen

Elen is commonly used as a Welsh name for Helen. It is also reported that Elen can mean ‘nymph’.

How to Pronounce Elen

Elen can be pronounced as ‘EL-en’.

Popularity

Elen is a popular name but it was not in the 100 most popular baby girls’ names in 2012.

Famous People

There is not an extensive list of famous people with the 1st name Elen but here are a few:

• Elen ferch Llywelyn – the daughter of Llywelyn the Great and was born in the year 1206.
• Elen Rhys – is a Welsh actress who starred in the films Panic Button and Season of the Witches.

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The name Gwenllian is an elegant name that is often shorten to Gwen. This name has been a prominent name in Welsh history and goes as far back as the medieval times.

Meaning and Origin

Gwenllian meaning – this name is composed of 2 Welsh words ‘Gwen’ meaning fair and ‘Llian’ meaning flaxen.

Gwenllian Pronunciation

Gwenllian is pronounced in three syllables Gwen-Lli-Ann. The letter ‘LL’ is not in the English language but ‘Lli’ pronounced sounds a little like ‘key’.

Popularity

Not in the 100 most popular Welsh girls baby names in 2012, but this baby name is quite trendy with Welsh parents.

Famous People

• Gwenllian ferch Llywelyn –was the daughter of the Prince of Wales Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. She was the last true Princess of Wales.
• Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd – was the daughter of Gruffydd who was the Prince of Deheubarth.

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Girl’s Name Glenda

Discover the meaning; origin and popularity of this Welsh name. Glenda is an attractive female name that originates from Wales. The name is an easy name to pronounce as it’s only composed of 2 syllables ‘Glen-da’.

Meaning of the name Glenda

Glenda is formed from two Welsh words ‘glân’ which means holy or pure and ‘da’ which means good.

The Popularity of the Name

Glenda was not in the top 100 baby girls’ names in Wales in 2012 (figures from the ONS). However, people called this name can still be found in many Welsh towns and villages.

Famous People

Here is a brief list of people with the 1st name Glenda:

• Glenda Jackson – is a Politician who represented the Labour party and before politics she was an actress who starred in the films ‘Women in Love’ and ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’.
• Glenda Linscott – is an Australian actress who appeared in the soap series Neighbors.

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• Our detailed list of Welsh girl’s names.