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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Great queen

Rheannon is a variant of the Welsh girl’s name Rhiannon, meaning “great queen.” The name may derive from the proto-Celtic name Rigantona, which belonged to a Romano-British goddess possibly associated with horses. Rhiannon is a major figure in the ancient Welsh story collection, the Mabinogion. There, she is a beautiful, intelligent, and politically strategic Otherworld woman known for her great wealth and generosity. Rhiannon is also associated with the Fleetwood Mac song of the same name. From powerful mythological figures to iconic rock songs, this beautiful name has plenty of connections that baby can be proud of!