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Rhianon

ree-ANN-un

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginWelsh

The Story of Rhianon

The name Rhianon whispers of ancient Welsh sorcery and a divine queen, a name for a daughter born with innate power.

Rhianon stems from the Welsh 'rigantona', signifying 'great queen' or 'divine queen.' It is famously the name of a Welsh goddess and sorceress, mother of Pwyll in the Mabinogion. This name carries the weight of myth and regal authority.

You imagine your daughter as a force of nature, independent and strong-willed, yet possessing an undeniable charm. This name suits a child who will chart her own course, guided by inner wisdom and a majestic spirit.

What It Means

Of Welsh origin, Rhianon is derived from 'rigantona', meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queen'. It is a name associated with a Welsh goddess and the mystical.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rhiannon

    Legendary Welsh sorceress and goddess, mother of Pwyll.

  • Rhiannon

    Fleetwood Mac song, written by Stevie Nicks.

Personality Traits

MajesticMysticalIndependentStrong-willed

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#25 in 1978

Total Births

355

First Recorded

1976

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