Eilonwy

eye-LON-wee

Welsh

"river melody"

Eilonwy Origin and Meaning

The name Eilonwy is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "river melody".

Eilonwy is a rare and poetic Welsh name first recorded in the late 19th century and used by Lloyd Alexander for his novel series The Chronicles of Prydain. The character appeared in Disney's adaptation of the series. In both the books and on the screen, Eilonwy is a feisty yet kind character. Read more about Eilonwy and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.

Popularity of the name Eilonwy

• 1068 Nameberry 2025

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The name Eilonwy in Pop Culture

• Eilonwy princess in Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain and Disney's "The Black Cauldron"
• In the film the name is pronounced ay,LON,wee, instead of eye,LON,wee. This is also the pronunciation given for her name on her Disney Wiki page.