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Pelles

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Gender Masculine
Usage Arthurian Romance

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Possibly from the Welsh name Beli. In the 13th-century Lancelot-Grail Cycle of Arthurian romance this was the name of the Fisher King, the son of Pellehan. He was also the father of Elaine and grandfather of Galahad.
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Entry added December 7, 2022

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