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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hound prince, prince of hounds
- Origin
- Welsh (Brittonic)
- Pronunciation
- MILE-goon
Maelgwn is a Welsh name of Brittonic origin that means "hound prince" or "prince of hounds." It's pronounced MILE-goon. You may see it listed online as "brave lord," but that doesn't match the name's actual elements, which point to "hound" rather than "brave."
Meaning & Origin of Maelgwn
Meaning: Hound prince, prince of hounds.
Origin: Welsh (Brittonic).
A common claim: widely translated as 'prince of hounds' or 'hound prince'; occasionally simplified to 'brave lord' on some lists Actually: The 'brave lord' translation seen on some lists doesn't match the name's actual elements, which point to 'hound' rather than 'brave.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maelgwn
MILE-goonIPA /ˈmaɪlɡʊn/
Popularity of Maelgwn
Maelgwn does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Maelgwn mean?
Hound prince, prince of hounds. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Maelgwn?
Maelgwn is pronounced MILE-goon (IPA: /ˈmaɪlɡʊn/).
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