ACADEMY OF SAINT GABRIEL REPORT 1540 http://www.s-gabriel.org/1540 ************************************ 4 Feb 1999 From: (Josh Mittleman) Greetings from the Academy of Saint Gabriel! You asked whether is an appropriate name for a Welsh woman in the 15th or 16th century. This letter is a brief answer to your question. Your name is perfect for your period. Both and appear in 16th century English-language records from Wales [1], and is the second most common spelling of the Welsh word for "daughter" found in a study of 16th century Welsh women's names. The most common spelling was [2]. We hope this brief letter has been useful. Please write us again if you have any questions. I was assisted in researching and writing this letter by Teceangl Bach, Talan Gwynek, and Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn. For the Academy, Arval Benicoeur 4 Feb 1999 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - References [1] Jones, Heather Rose (aka Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn), "A Simple Guide to Constructing 16th Century Welsh Names (in English Contexts)" (WWW: J. Mittleman, 1996) http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/tangwystyl/welsh16.html [2] Jones, Heather Rose (aka Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn), "Women's Names in the First Half of 16th Century Wales" (WWW: J. Mittleman 1998) http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/tangwystyl/welshWomen16/