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Eilonwy

OriginWelsh
Meaning"river melody"
US RankUnranked

Below 5 births

About Eilonwy

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.

Pronounced ay-LON-oo.

As of October 2026, Eilonwy ranked #15896 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #12548 in 2021.

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  • 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.

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