Find out how popular the first name Rhori has been for the last 1 years (from 2022 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rhori by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Rhori is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rhori.

The history of the first name Rhori

The name Rhori is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic, which was spoken in parts of Britain and continental Europe during the Iron Age and Roman era. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic root word *rīg, meaning "king" or "ruler," and is likely related to the Welsh word "rhi," meaning "to bestow" or "to give."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rhori can be found in the Historia Brittonum, a 9th-century historical work attributed to the Welsh monk Nennius. The text mentions a Brittonic leader named Rhori ap Rhirid, who is said to have lived in the 6th century and played a role in the establishment of the Kingdom of Gwynedd in northern Wales.

In the 11th century, a Welsh nobleman named Rhori ap Idwal is mentioned in the Brut y Tywysogion, a chronicle of the Princes of Wales. He was a member of the House of Aberffraw and played a significant role in the political affairs of Gwynedd during the early decades of the 11th century.

Another notable figure with the name Rhori was Rhori ab Owain Gwynedd, who lived in the 12th century and was a prince of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. He was the son of Owain Gwynedd, one of the most celebrated rulers of medieval Wales, and was involved in various conflicts and power struggles within the kingdom.

In the 13th century, a Welsh poet and scholar named Rhori Fychan is recorded as having lived and worked in the court of Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd. Rhori Fychan was known for his contributions to Welsh literature and poetry, and his works provide valuable insights into the culture and society of medieval Wales.

Another notable figure with the name Rhori was Rhori ab Ieuan ap Rhys, a 14th-century Welsh nobleman and landowner who held significant estates in Carmarthenshire and Glamorgan. He was involved in various disputes and conflicts during the turbulent period of the Welsh Wars of Independence against English rule.

While the name Rhori has its roots in the ancient Celtic traditions of Britain, it has since become less common in modern times, although it continues to be used, particularly in Wales and other areas with strong Celtic cultural connections.

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