Birth Announcements

[purplefog.livejournal.com]

Girls:
Gwenno Leigh
Courtney
Bryony Belle
Holly Mair
Sarah Mari
Maris Non Louise
Jessica Elizabeth
Angharad Skye
Lyra
Lily Rose Fan
Florence Llinos

Boys:
Ruan John
Evan
Karl Ellis Iolo
Beryn Sol Rees
Ieuan
James
James Tomos

Comments

[purplefog.livejournal.com]

In origin and language roots. Gwen means 'blessing', or quite literally in Welsh: 'a smile'. Gwenno means 'blessed'.

It's not as made up as you may think it is.

[satunian.livejournal.com]

Oh, I didn't think it was made up. I just said it sounds like guano. And implied that Gwen is ok as is.
If the person has either roots or strong interest in Welsh culture I can understand, but otherwise, you get the same effect with Gwen without being reminded of bat poop.