Rhiannon

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Rhiannon means "great queen" or "divine queen" in Welsh. It is derived from the earlier Celtic name Rigantona, meaning "great goddess".
Pronunciation
The name Rhiannon is pronounced ree-AHN-on.
ree-AN-awn(Welsh)
ree-AN-ən(English)
Popularity
Rhiannon is not a very popular name in the world. It is not even in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or the United Kingdom. However, it is still a well-known and appreciated name among those who love Welsh culture and mythology.

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Rhiannon Name meanings & History

The name Rhiannon means "great queen" or "divine queen" in Welsh. It is derived from the earlier Celtic name Rigantona, meaning "great goddess". Rhiannon is primarily used as a female name in Wales and the English-speaking world.

Zodiac Sign of Rhiannon: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rhiannon:

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

H: Haggle,Hope,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Heart's Desire

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry

N: Nitpicking,Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Neurosis

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized

Rhiannon is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

The most famous Rhiannon is the Welsh singer and songwriter Rhiannon Giddens, who is known for her work in the folk and blues genres. Other notable people with the name Rhiannon include the Australian actress Rhiannon Fish and the American actress Rhiannon Leigh Wryn.

2.) RHIANNON (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the Welsh, Rhiannon is an ancient Celtic name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it to be derived from the Old Celtic Rigantona (great queen). The name, which is borne in Celtic mythology by a goddess of fertility, was not used as a given name until the 20th century. Its popularity outside Wales is due in large part to the song “Rhiannon,” by the rock group Fleetwood Mac. Var: Reannon, Rheannon. (REE-AN-NUN)


3.) Rhiannon (Female)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Great goddess

Other Forms: Reeannon, Reeanon, Rhianon, Riannon, Rianon


4.) Rhiannon (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) goddess; intuitive

Other Forms: Rhian, Rhiane, Rhianen, Rhiann, Rhianon, Rhyan, Rhye, Riannon


5.) Rhiannon (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) witch; nymph; goddess.

Other Forms: Rhianen, Rhiannan, Rhiannen, Rhianon, Rhianwen, Rhianyn, Rhinnon, Rhyanan, Riannon, Rianon, Ryanan, Ryanen, Ryanin, Ryanyn


6.) RHIANNON (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Welsh name believed to be derived from the Old Celtic Rigantona (great queen). The name is borne in Celtic mythology by a fertility-goddess, the wife of Pwyll and mother of Pryderi. Var: Rheannon. (REE-AN-NUN)


7.) RHIANNON (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Ancient Celtic name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it to be derived from the Old Celtic Rigantona (great queen). The name, which is borne in Celtic mythology by a goddess of fertility, was not in use as a given name until the 20th century. The song “Rhiannon” by the rock group Fleetwood Mac popularized the name throughout Great Britain and abroad. (REE-AN-NUN)


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