Rhiannon
Rhiannon is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “great queen, divine queen.”
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how do you pronounce Rhiannon?
ree-AN-un
where does the name Rhiannon come from?
The derivation is disputed: it may be connected with a word for maiden, as in the modern Welsh rhiain, or with the Old Celtic title Rigantona, great queen.
One of the most powerful figures in Welsh mythology, Rhiannon appears in the First and Third Branches of the Mabinogi as a supernatural woman of sovereignty. Fleetwood Mac's iconic song 'Rhiannon' brought the name to global consciousness. It embodies Celtic mystique and feminine power.
how popular is this name?
Rhiannon has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 32 years since 1976. It peaked at #418 in 1977, and ranked #934 in 2007.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2007 | #934 |
| 2006 | #739 |
| 2005 | #741 |
| 2004 | #622 |
| 2003 | #579 |
| 2002 | #537 |
| 2001 | #496 |
| 2000 | #453 |
| 1999 | #424 |
| 1998 | #465 |
| 1990 | #671 |
| 1980 | #499 |
| 1977 | #418 |
| 1976 | #593 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Rhiannon fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Rhiannon
Rhiannon is a major figure in Welsh mythology and in the Mabinogi, but the name was not popular in Wales until the 20th century; it rose across the English-speaking world after Fleetwood Mac's 1975 song Rhiannon.
who are famous people named Rhiannon?
- Rhiannon (figure from Welsh mythology)
- "Rhiannon" (1975 Fleetwood Mac song by Stevie Nicks)
what are the nicknames and variants of Rhiannon?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Rhiannon?
what names go well with Rhiannon?
Sibling names that share Rhiannon's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rhiannon
What does the name Rhiannon mean?
Rhiannon means “great queen, divine queen”.
What is the origin of the name Rhiannon?
Rhiannon comes from the Welsh naming tradition.
How popular is the name Rhiannon?
Rhiannon ranked #934 in the US in 2007, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1977, at #418, and it has spent 32 years in the top 1,000 since 1976.
Is Rhiannon a boy or girl name?
Rhiannon is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Rhiannon?
Rhiannon is pronounced ree-AN-un, with 3 syllables.
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