Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Welsh
Meaning & History
Meaning unknown, presumably of Brythonic origin. According to the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth, this was the name of a British prince who fought against the invading forces of Julius Caesar. It was also borne by an 8th-century Welsh historian, usually known by the Latinized form Nennius.
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Entry updated November 20, 2020