Rhiannon (given name)

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

^ 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".

[1] Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 433. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.

[2] "Meaning, origin and history of the name Rhiannon".

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