Rhiannon (given name)

Rhiannon is a feminine Welsh given name (pronounced [r̥iˈanɔn]) possibly derived from the Old Celtic title Rigantona, meaning great queen. While the Goddess Rhiannon is a major figure in Welsh mythology, and a main protagonist in the Mabinogi, Rhiannon was not a popular given name in Wales until the 20th century.^[1] It rose in use throughout the Anglosphere after 1975, following the release of the hit song "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac.^[2]

The Goddess Rhiannon is an important figure from Welsh mythology

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

Surname

• Lee Rhiannon (born 1951), Australian politician

See also

• Rhianna, variant feminine given name
• Rhiannon in Welsh mythology
• Rhiannon (disambiguation)
• Rhian