Myfanwy - Unique Girl Names

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Myfanwy

/məˈvænwi/

🔥

Rare

Meaning

Beautiful one or beloved

Represents deep affection, loyalty, and emotional resonance; often associated with idealized love and devotion.

Symbolism

Embodies the spirit of Welsh cultural identity, poetic inspiration, and the enduring power of love through hardship and time.

Etymology: Derived from the Welsh words 'mab' (son) and 'anwy' (possibly meaning 'without envy' or 'envied one'), though popularly interpreted as 'my woman' or 'beloved.' The name gained prominence through the 19th-century poem 'Myfanwy Fychan' by John Ceiriog Hughes.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

Cultural Background

Of Welsh origin, Myfanwy is deeply rooted in Celtic tradition and romantic folklore, celebrated in p

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