Myfanwy

Myfanwy is a female name from Wales. Translated, the name means something like "my woman" or "the love."

What does the name Myfanwy mean?

Myfanwy is a Welsh name for women. Its meaning can be directly translated as "my woman" or "the love." The origin of the name goes back to Old Welsh, deriving from the term annwyl for "dear" or "beloved" as well as the parts my for "my" and benyw for "woman."

Where does the name Myfanwy come from?

The etymology of Myfanwy is Old Welsh, meaning "my woman." The name is composed of the Old Welsh elements annwyl, which means "dear" or "beloved," my, which means "my," and benyw, which stands for "woman" or "female." It is anchored in the Welsh language.

How do you pronounce Myfanwy?

My-fan-wee

Popularity

In Germany, Myfanwy is a rather rare name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in England was in 1996, when it reached 1,296th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given fewer than ten times, bringing it to 4,043rd place during that period. From 1996 to 2024, Myfanwy ranks 2,678th in England.

Nicknames & pet names

Myf

Famous people

• Myfanwy Haycock (British writer)
• Myfanwy Pavelic (artist from Canada)
• Myfanwy Shepherd (Australian top model)
• Myfanwy Talog (English actress)
• Myfanwy Waring (British actress)