Blodwen

This name was used by the Welsh-American composer Sir Joseph Parry as the heroine for his circa 1878-1880 opera “Blodwen”, which was the first opera to use the Welsh language. There is also some debate as to whether it stems from Medieval origins. It enjoyed a brief popularity in the late 19th century and early 20th century--and is now an "older generation" name--but still occasionally given by today's parents. This name is also considered a "classic" Welsh girls name. Pronounced "Blod-wen" (short 'o', rhymes with 'plod').