Rhiannon (given name) explained

Rhiannon is a feminine Welsh given name (pronounced in Welsh pronounced as /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

• Lee Rhiannon (born 1951), Australian politician

See also

• Rhianna, variant feminine given name
• Rhiannon in Welsh mythology
• Rhiannon (disambiguation)
• Rhian

Notes and References

1. Book: Hanks. Patrick. Hardcastle. Kate . Hodges. Flavia. 2006. Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press . 433. 0-19-861060-2.
2. Web site: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rhiannon .