Blodwedd

Blodwedd meaning and name origin

Blodwedd \b-lodwe-dd, bl(od)-wedd\ as a girl's name is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Blodwedd is "flower face". Name of a character in the "Mabinogi". She was originally called Blodeuedd, meaning "flower", as she was conjured up out of flowers as a bride. Later, because she betrayed the man, she was transformed into an owl, and her name was changed to Blodeuwedd, meaning "flower face", referring to the markings around the eyes of the owl.

A similar baby name is Blodwen.

Popularity of Blodwedd

Blodwedd is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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