Rhidian

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Ford of Reeds"
Pronunciation
HRID-yan
ri-DEE-an
Popularity
Rhidian is a rare name, and its usage is mostly limited to Wales and other parts of the United Kingdom. Outside of these regions, the name is relatively unknown and uncommon.

cartoon of the name Rhidian
Cartoon of Rhidian

Rhidian Name meanings & History

"Ford of Reeds". Possibly a derivative of Old Welsh rudd "red", in which case it is a cognate of Ruadhán. This was the name of an early Welsh saint, remembered in the parish and village of Llanrhidian on Gower. Rhidian is a traditional Welsh name that is often given to boys who have Welsh heritage or connections to Welsh culture. It is also sometimes used by parents who are looking for a unique and distinctive name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Rhidian: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rhidian:

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

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

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

D: Daddy,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Domestic,Determined

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

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

Rhidian is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Rhidian Brook is a famous Welsh author who has written several books including The Aftermath, The Killing of Butterfly Joe, and A Distant Shore.