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ALAN m English, Scottish
Pronounced: AL-an
The meaning of this name is not known for certain, though it possibly means either "little rock" or "handsome" in Breton.

Incorrect

Alan is an old welsh word for a 'young deer'.

It was introduced to England by Bretons after the Norman invasion.

Incorrect.

Where did Breton come from???


ALUN m Welsh form of ALAN.

Incorrect.

Named after a type of river.

• Welsh names - S Llywarch  Feb 29 2004, 3:10:15 AM
  • Actually, Alan... - Merriment  Mar 2 2004, 8:28:05 AM
    • Re: Actually, Alan... - S Llywarch  Mar 3 2004, 6:24:10 AM
      • Re: Actually, Alan... - Chrisell  Mar 3 2004, 11:41:04 PM
        • Thanks Chrisell... - Merriment  Mar 4 2004, 1:31:46 AM
          • Back to the begining... - S Llywarch  Mar 4 2004, 4:14:12 AM
            • have PhD. in this subject... - Merriment  Mar 5 2004, 3:59:16 AM
              • Re: have PhD. in this subject... - S Llywarch  Mar 5 2004, 5:21:23 AM
                • Re: have PhD. in this subject... - Merriment  Mar 8 2004, 5:14:17 AM
                  • Re: have PhD. in this subject... - S Llywarch  Mar 8 2004, 11:21:01 AM
                    • Nid Cymraeg yw Brythoneg.... - Merrylament  Mar 9 2004, 3:33:16 AM
                      • Re: Nid Cymraeg yw Brythoneg.... - S Llywarch  Mar 9 2004, 1:19:04 PM
                        • Okay, for the last time. - Merriment  Mar 10 2004, 5:47:44 AM
                          • Re: Okay, for the last time. - S Llywarch  Mar 11 2004, 11:11:11 AM
                        • Re: Nid Cymraeg yw Brythoneg....dwi'n gwybod! - S Llywarch  Mar 9 2004, 1:22:42 PM
                          • Re: Nid Cymraeg yw Brythoneg....dwi'n gwybod! - Merriment  Mar 10 2004, 5:59:40 AM
  • Re: Welsh names - S Llywarch  Feb 29 2004, 3:40:26 AM
    • Re: Welsh names - Devonelisa  Mar 15 2004, 11:30:19 AM
    • Re: Welsh names - Margali  Mar 1 2004, 6:40:40 PM