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[Facts] Re: LLEWELYN/LLYWELYN
by Miranda (Randee15)
11/1/2004, 2:27 AM
in reply to a message by Cinderella
Search and ye shall find: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=41978&board=gen.(The Search link is right up top in the bar alongside the Post a Message, Help/Rules/FAQ, and board links.)Llewelyn is 100% male afaik. Personally, I'd hate to see it on a girl.Miranda
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- DavidOakwood (guest)
11/1/2004, 4:25 PM
Hi, I live in Wales from where the name Llywelyn comes.
It can be anglicised to Llewellyn.
It is pronounced 'Clue ell in'. In Welsh the double L is pronounced 'Cl' and the W is an Ooh sound.
In 'English' is is said with the 'L' sound, and pronounced Loo ell in.
Hope this helps
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