Rhiannon (meaning and origin)

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Rhiannon

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Meaning and origin
Rhiannon is a Welsh girl name. The meaning of the name is `pure maiden`.

Where is it used?
The name Rhiannon is mainly used in Welsh and in Welsh Mythology.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Riannon (In Welsh)
Rhianon (In Welsh)
Rheanna (In English)
Reanna (In English)
Reannon (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Rhianna

What Rhiannon`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
It's very unique
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing. I love every bit of it and I love fleetwood mac.
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
I dont know cause that was my name since my mom and dad found out I was a girl but if i was a boy, id be jake.
Extra information:
Wouldnt change my name for anything. Its pretty and i dont think its long at all... Thumbs up to the Rhiannons
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
Having your own legend! And song, of course.
The worst thing about the name:
Being asked if I was named after Rihanna. Who was 6 years old when I was born. I got bored of reminding people there's an 'n' at the end.
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
I'd probably have been called Stevie. My mom's a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, in case you couldn't tell.
Extra information:
Sing 'Umbrella' at me and I will rip your eyes out.
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
im diffrent not like emily or samantha their really common rhiannon is not
The worst thing about the name:
when people make fun of it ( i say their just jelous )
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
i would explode but my name would be rubeca my mom said but her name is welsh so she wanted mine to be welsh
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
its really unique and speacial i love my name
The worst thing about the name:
probably when people call me rhino ive given up on correcting people when they say my name wrong
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
i would probably like to be called aella its an ancient greek name if i ever have a daughter im going to call her that
Extra information:
being a rhiannon is a great thing sooo pepople should try to call their daughters that its ssooo beautiful
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
The meaning...and it's a bit unusual and I like standing out and being a bit different
The worst thing about the name:
I used to hate it as a kid because I got called Rhino. No one can spell it or say it! I just go by Rhi these days but still people think that I say Bree...one person thought I said Green!
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
I'd have a different name...nah really I don't know. I used to want to change my name to something more normal but then it would be strange.
Extra information:
I hate it when the Fleetwood Mac song comes on because I feel like everyone is staring at me even if I'm in a place where no one knows my name! Haha.
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
It's mine. Lol and it's sung by Stevie Nicks. And because of this, my daughter is going to be called Stevie.
The worst thing about the name:
No one can spell it, and I've stopped correcting people when they call me Rihanna or Viena.
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
I'd be an entirely different person.
Extra information:
I love it i love it i love it! Fleetwood Mac (L) Thanks Mum and Dad!
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
The story and how it sounds. They're both beautiful
The worst thing about the name:
When people can't pronounce it or spell it
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
I might actually die. It's a major part of me and I couldn't even think about changing it
Extra information:
Read the story of the goddess Rhiannon and listen to the song by Fleetwood Mac!
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
No-one in my school has my name, and i feel special (:
The worst thing about the name:
My teacher's always call me something funny like Rhino, 'cause they can't pronounce it.
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
Then people would most probably be able to spell my name right on Christmas cards (:
Extra information:
Hehe (: x
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
Its unusual and people comment on what a pretty name it is all the time.
The worst thing about the name:
Its a long name and you always have to spell it for people
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
I wouldnt be me!
Extra information:
I really love the name.
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
It's a Fleetwood Mac song.
The worst thing about the name:
Nobody ever spells or pornounces it the right way
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
i wouldn't have a great bond with my dad.
Extra information:
Thanks Dad for Choosing my name!!
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
It's beautiful when pronounced correctly, it's unique, and I love the meaning of it.
The worst thing about the name:
people can't pronounce it! And there are a lot of similar, more common names that people call me instead...like Breanna.
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
i don't know!
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
Its unique
The worst thing about the name:
Grr its long
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:
Yes..
Extra information:
No =]
The best thing about the name Rhiannon:
That it's unusual and I don't know anyone else called Rhiannon.
The worst thing about the name:
Most people can't spell my name or they say it wrong.
If my name wasn`t Rhiannon....:

Extra information:
I am proud of my name.

More `Rhiannon` links
Rhiannon as abbreviation
Actors named Rhiannon
Rhiannon in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Rhiannon

Rhiannon appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 944.. 1999 was a `top year` for the name Rhiannon. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #423. The last time Rhiannon appeared among the most common names was in 1980. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	944
2006	741
2005	746
2004	624
2003	580
2002	534
2001	496
2000	454
1999	423
1998	465
1997	643
1996	713
1995	626
1994	586
1993	708
1992	676
1991	708
1990	672
1980	498
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