Gender Feminine
Usage Arthurian Cycle
Meaning & History
Daughter of Igerne (Igraine) and Duke Hoel of Tintagil, sister of Brimesent, and half-sister of Arthur in the Vulgate Merlin. She married King Nentres of Garlot.Their son was Galachin (Galeshin), whom she encouraged to take service with Arthur. He became the Duke of Clarence.Malory calls her Elaine.