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Tydfil

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Gender Feminine
Usage Welsh

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Welsh Tudful, of unknown meaning. This was the name of a (probably legendary) saint who is supposedly buried in the town of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. It is possible the saint was named after the town. She is said to have been one of the daughters of Brychan Brycheiniog.

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anglicizations, legend, saints, unknown etymology
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Entry added January 21, 2022

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