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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources
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Rhodri m. Middle Welsh rod 'wheel; orb' + Middle Welsh ri 'king'.

The name of an 8th C king of Gwynedd, a 9th C king of Gwynedd, and a 10th C king of Deheubarth.

Scotland
Latin
● c1120 Rothri (nom) ESC XXXVI
Wales
Middle Welsh
● 1142x1157 Rodri ArchCambIII p. 74
Cite as: S.L. Uckelman. "Rhodri". In S.L. Uckelman, ed. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edition 2015, no. 3. http://dmnes.org/2015/3/name/Rhodri.