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Only Tamsin (Thomasine) and Modlyn (Mawdelyn recorded in Clerkenwell, London 1562 (amongst others)) were in use between 1400-1600. Morwenna may have already been in use in Cornwall - it certainly was after 1600
Rhiannon has only been used as a given name since 1880ish - it only appears in the Four Branches (Mabinogion) before then, and is originally a goddess name. Morgance comes from Arthurian literature, probably modern Arthurian literature only. Morwyth is not recorded in Wales; Morfudd (morvith) and Morwyl are, however.
Brenna is, I believe, only a modern name. Muireann (properly pronounced mir-an according to O Corrain and Maguire, Irish Names (this book is the best available on Irish names - well worth getting if you're interested in this subject)) on the other hand is recorded as early as 831, and may still have been in use by 1400-1600...
Rhiannon has only been used as a given name since 1880ish - it only appears in the Four Branches (Mabinogion) before then, and is originally a goddess name. Morgance comes from Arthurian literature, probably modern Arthurian literature only. Morwyth is not recorded in Wales; Morfudd (morvith) and Morwyl are, however.
Brenna is, I believe, only a modern name. Muireann (properly pronounced mir-an according to O Corrain and Maguire, Irish Names (this book is the best available on Irish names - well worth getting if you're interested in this subject)) on the other hand is recorded as early as 831, and may still have been in use by 1400-1600...
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