Standardised Welsh Place-names list
Notes
The form Faenor would ideally be the only form used in both Welsh and English as it is a Welsh name. However, the Panel recognises that the ‘English form’ is well-established and that both forms are commonly used.
Definite article
The Welsh definite article (y/yr) is not considered to be an integral part of this name and does not precede this name in all contexts. However, its effect can still be seen in Welsh oral and written contexts as the name is not mutated according to the usual patterns of the Welsh language. In order to avoid the need for a mutation in Welsh written contexts, the Welsh definite article (y/yr) may be used to precede the place-name within a sentence, e.g. ‘yn y Faenor’ (in Faenor) or ‘mynd i’r Faenor’ (going to Faenor). There is no need to use the Welsh or English definite article in English contexts.
