Gender Masculine
Usage Welsh

Meaning & History

Given in honour of Owain Glyndwr (or Glyn Dŵr, Anglicized as Glendower), a 14th-century Welsh patriot who led a revolt against England. His byname means "valley water", and was probably inspired by the name of his estate at Glyndyfrdwy (meaning "valley of the River Dee").

Related Names

Rootsglynn + dwfr
VariantGlendower

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Entry updated January 21, 2022