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ArchivesRe: Dydda - Welsh? + Byrla/ Baerla - Old English
in reply to a message by kynaston
Byrla looks like it could come from the Old English word 'byrle, byrla' meaning "cup bearer, butler".
I'm pretty certain that Baerla is a different name from Byrla although they may be related but I can't find any link myself.
I'm really not sure about the etymology of this name, it may be related to the Old English 'baerlic, bere' meaning "barley". Sorry I can't be more definite.
I'm pretty certain that Baerla is a different name from Byrla although they may be related but I can't find any link myself.
I'm really not sure about the etymology of this name, it may be related to the Old English 'baerlic, bere' meaning "barley". Sorry I can't be more definite.
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