Llewellyn

American

[loo-el-in] / luˈɛl ɪn /

noun

Richard Richard David Vivian Llewellyn Lloyd, 1907?–83, Welsh novelist.
a male given name: associated, by folk etymology, with Welsh llew lion or llyw leader.

Llewellyn British

/ luːˈɛlɪn /

noun

Colonel Harry . 1911–99, Welsh show-jumping rider: on Foxhunter, he was a member of the British team that won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games

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Dylan Llewellyn, who has been racing with mum Jackie, is known for playing James in hit sitcom Derry Girls, as well as for roles in Big Boys and Beyond Paradise.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Conversely the Welsh enjoyed a dream start to the second period, Rogers bagging his third try after smart play by Llewellyn and fellow centre Joe Hawkins.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Once again Wales responded immediately, Edwards combining with Max Llewellyn to play Rogers in for his second try.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Hawkins demonstrated his slick distribution from inside centre with a wonderful long pass to Llewellyn who released Rogers for his hat-trick.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

This courtroom, Judge Llewellyn Fielding’s, down at the end of a damp, drafty hallway on the third floor of the Island County Courthouse, was run-down and small as courtrooms go.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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