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[–] 71 points 1 year ago (13 children)

Why is there a double F at the beginning of the name?

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  • [–] 98 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    It's a Welsh name. Ff is pronounced like F in English, while F is pronounced like V

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Its commonly seen on the UK. I think it's the Welsh variation.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    It's not that common, I can't remember meeting any Ffions in nearly 40 years.

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