Gender: Male
Elis Gruffydd (1490–1552), sometimes known as "The soldier of Calais", was a Welsh chronicler, transcriber, and translator. He is known foremost for his massive chronicle Cronicl o Wech Oesoedd, which covers the history of the world from the beginning of Adam and Eve up to the year 1552 and contains the earliest text of the Tale of Taliesin. He is also well known for his eyewitness account of England's 1543 war with France in his journal transcribed in Elis Gruffydd and the 1544 'Enterprise' of Paris and Boulogue. His presence on the battlefield has given insight into the development of protests against the campaign. Thomas Jones says "despite his long years of service in France and London, [Gruffydd] was deeply interested in the oral traditions and written literature of his native land. He quotes Welsh englynion and proverbs, records a few folk-tales, and transcribes Welsh texts from such MSS as he had at his disposal". Gruffydd is an excellent source in uncovering lost and obscure traditions and he serves as a harmoniser for Welsh traditions appearing in different ages by the same poet, such as Merlin and Taliesin.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
On the name Elis Gruffydd, Elis means God is My Helper. Gruffydd means Strong Lord.
The name Elis Gruffydd is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elis is commonly found in Brazil, Italy, Colombia, and 85 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Elis is recorded 7,849 times globally, ranking it as the 7,033th most common name worldwide.
Elis is most prevalent in Brazil, with 1,115 occurrences, making it the 940th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Elis is found among 1 in every 190 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #940 | 1 : 728 |
| Italy | #1,927 | 1 : 1,131 |
| Colombia | #1,661 | 1 : 1,324 |
| Malaysia | #2,756 | 1 : 4,346 |
| United States of America | #6,675 | 1 : 5,244 |
| Albania | #282 | 1 : 190 |
| Turkey | #3,498 | 1 : 3,523 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,448 | 1 : 11,432 |
| United Kingdom | #3,466 | 1 : 2,538 |
| Panama | #965 | 1 : 1,002 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Elis Gruffydd (1490–1552), sometimes known as "The soldier of Calais", was a Welsh chronicler, transcriber, and translator. He is known foremost for his massive chronicle Cronicl o Wech Oesoedd, which covers the history of the world from the beginning of Adam and Eve up to the year 1552 and contains the earliest text of the Tale of Taliesin. He is also well known for his eyewitness account of England's 1543 war with France in his journal transcribed in Elis Gruffydd and the 1544 'Enterprise' of Paris and Boulogue. His presence on the battlefield has given insight into the development of protests against the campaign. Thomas Jones says "despite his long years of service in France and London, [Gruffydd] was deeply interested in the oral traditions and written literature of his native land. He quotes Welsh englynion and proverbs, records a few folk-tales, and transcribes Welsh texts from such MSS as he had at his disposal". Gruffydd is an excellent source in uncovering lost and obscure traditions and he serves as a harmoniser for Welsh traditions appearing in different ages by the same poet, such as Merlin and Taliesin.
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