Gwenllian

Meaning: (Derived from the Welsh elements Gwen "white, fair, blessed, holy" and Llian "flaxen". The name has sometimes been taken to mean 'white foam' in reference to a pale complexion. It was borne by 12th-century Welsh royalty. This name was popular among medieval Welsh royalty. It was borne by the 14th-century daughter of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.)

Origin: (Welsh)

Pronunciation: (gwehn-LEE-an, Gwen-HLEE-an, 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’.)

Gender: Female

I had been looking for old Welsh royalty names and I came across this one and I absolutely love it. The histories of the people named this are quite interesting and some are a bit sad really. This is an absolutely beautiful name with lovely beautiful meanings. I have yet to find a character befitting this name but I hope some day to find a character to name this. Since it is a Welsh name it is often pronounced way different than an English speaker can pronounce similar in ways to Irish names, the above pronunciations are most likely watered down English versions based on the look of the name. However give me the English version any day.

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’. http://www.welshgirlsnames.co.uk/gwenllian/

 

Do take a look at the below links as they are quite interesting:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwenllian_ferch_Gruffydd

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwenllian_of_Wales