The baby name Rheannon is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /riˈænən/ (REE-AN-ən).
Rheannon is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Rheannon is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /riˈænən/ (REE-AN-ən).
Rheannon is Welsh in Origin.
Rheannon is a modern English variant of the Welsh name Rhiannon, borne by the enchanting heroine of the medieval Mabinogion. The name ultimately traces to Proto-Celtic *Rigantona, meaning “great queen” (from rīg-/rīgan “royal, queen” + an intensive element), and in Welsh myth it evokes themes of sovereignty, horses, and otherworldly grace. As such, Rheannon carries a regal meaning: “great queen” or “queenly one.”
As a given name, Rhiannon entered wider use in the 20th century and surged internationally after Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 song “Rhiannon,” which also encouraged alternate spellings. Rheannon, along with Reannon, Riannon, Rhianna, and Rheanna, reflects English phonetic preferences while preserving the original sound. The Rheannon spelling has seen particular visibility in Australia, the UK, and North America from the 1980s to early 2000s, yet it remains distinctive today. Common short forms include Rhi, Annie, and Non/Nonnie; not to be confused with Rihanna, an unrelated Arabic name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #955 | 6 | 10,120 |
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