Date
Name Melangell
Gender Feminine
Usage Welsh
Other Forms FormsMonacella (Latinized form)
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Meaning & History
The name of an early Welsh saint, known as the patron saint of small creatures because she sheltered a hare from the hounds of Prince Brochwel Ysgythrog during his hunting expedition. Folk etymology connects it to Welsh mêl meaning "honey" and angel "angel".