What does Blodwen mean?
From Welsh 'blodau' (flowers) + 'gwen' (white, blessed, holy), so 'white flowers' (or 'blessed flowers'). Known from Joseph Parry's 1878 Welsh opera 'Blodwen'.
What does Enfys mean?
Enfys is the Welsh word for “rainbow.”
Blodwen vs Enfys
| Blodwen | Enfys | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | White flowers | Rainbow |
| Origin | welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | BLOD-wen | EN-vis |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Trend | Steady | — |
Births by decade
| Decade | Blodwen | Enfys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 14 | 0 |
| 1890s | 11 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Blodwen and Enfys?
Blodwen means White flowers (welsh origin), while Enfys means Rainbow (Welsh origin).