ACADEMY OF SAINT GABRIEL REPORT 957 http://www.s-gabriel.org/957 *********************************** ************************************************* * * * NOTE: Some of the Academy's early reports * * contain errors that we haven't yet * * corrected. Please use it with caution. * * * ************************************************* From: "S Friedemann" 4 May 1998 Greetings from the Academy of Saint Gabriel! You asked about the Welsh feminine name . Here is the information we have found. is the name of an old Welsh literary character. [1] Unfortunately, we could find no evidence that this name was ever used by real people in Wales in our period. If you are interested in finding a different Welsh name to choose, there are a few articles in our library that you may find helpful. "A Simple Guide to Constructing 13th Century Welsh Names" http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/welsh13.html "A Simple Guide to Constructing 16th Century Welsh Names (in English contexts)" http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/welsh16.html "16th Century Welsh Women's Names" http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/welsh.html "Late 16th Century Welsh Names" http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/talanWelsh16.html If you would like further help with your name, please write again, and we will be happy to help. We're sorry that we could not have been more helpful, and hope that you will not hesitate to write again if you have further questions. Research and commentary on this letter was provided by Afraig inghean Choinnich mhic Arailt, Arval Benicoeur, Caelin of Threlkeld, Talan Gwynek, and Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn. For the Academy, Aryanhwy Prytydes merch Catmael Caermyrdin --------------------------------------------------------- References: [1] Gruffudd, Heini, _Enwau i'r Cymry/Welsh Personal Names_ (Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984).