Rhiannon is a feminine Welsh given name (pronounced [r̥iˈanɔn]) possibly derived from the Old Celtic title Rigantona, meaning great queen. It is borne by Rhiannon, a major figure in Welsh mythology, but was not in common use as a given name until the 20th century.[1] It rose in use in the Anglosphere after the release of the 1975 song "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac.[2]
It may refer to:
- Rhiannon Dixon, British Boxer current WBO world champion and pharmacist
- Rhiannon Braund, New Zealand academic and registered pharmacist
- Rhiannon Davies Jones, Welsh historical novelist
- Rhiannon Giddens, American musician
- Rhiannon Ifans, Welsh academic and author
- Rhiannon Lassiter (born 1977), British writer
- Rhiannon Jeffrey or Rhi Jeffrey (born 1986), American swimmer
- Rhiannon Roberts, Welsh footballer
- Rhiannon Fish, Australian actress
Surname
edit- Lee Rhiannon (born 1951), Australian politician
See also
edit- Rhianna, variant feminine given name
- Rhiannon in Welsh mythology
- Rhiannon (disambiguation)
- Rhian
References
edit- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 433. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Rhiannon".
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