Meaning: Its source is a Welsh expression meaning "Great queen, witch or goddess."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Welsh.

Nicknames: Rhian and Rhiann

Alternative Spellings: Reannan, Reannen, Reannon, Rheannan, Rheannon, Rhianen, Rhiannen, Rhianon, Riannon and Rianon

Variant Forms: Reana, Reane, Reann, Reanna, Reanne, Rheana, Rheann, Rheanna, Rheanne, Rhiana, Rhianne, Riana, Riane, Riann, Rianna, Rianne, Riayn, Ryane, Ryanna, Ryanne, Rhianna and Reanan

Popularity: The name Rhiannon ranked 515th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 1678th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This is a very ancient name, and the meaning given is uncertain. The title Rigantona (meaning ''great queen'') was borne by a Celtic goddess of fertility, and authorities believe that title evolved into the name Rhiannon.

The 1975 song Rhiannon, written by Stevie Nicks and recorded by the band Fleetwood Mac, certainly brought this name to the attention of Western pop culture.