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Bryn (given Name)
Bryn is a given name of Welsh origin. Census information recorded 2 in 1851, 4 in 1861, 5 in 1871 and 8 in 1881, none being from Wales. When Liberal politician, John Roberts of Bryn Adda, Bangor, became MP for Caernarvonshire in 1885, he adopted Bryn as a first name after the name of his home, to avoid confusion with another John who was already a MP. In the 1891 census, the first Welsh Bryn is recorded, and by the 1901 census there were 28. Notable people with the name include: * Bryn Allen (1921–2005), Welsh international footballer * Bryn Apprill (born 1996), American voice actress affiliated with Funimation * Bryn Atkinson (born 1982), Australian mountain bike racing cyclist * Bryn Christopher (born 1985), British singer and songwriter * Bryn Coudraye (born 1986), Australian rower * Bryn Crossley (1958–2018), Welsh jockey * Bryn Cunningham (born 1978), Irish rugby union player * Bryn Davies (footballer) (1917–1990), Welsh professional footballer * Bryn Davies (music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Goldswain
Brynley Vernon Goldswain (3 August 1922 – 24 April 1983) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Wales and Other Nationalities, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Oldham, and Doncaster, as a . Goldswain won caps for Wales while at Hull Kingston Rovers, and Oldham 1947–1953 16-caps, and won a cap for Other Nationalities while at Oldham in 1955. About Goldswain's time, there was Oldham's 2-12 defeat by Barrow in the 1954–55 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1954–55 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 23 October 1954, and the 10-3 victory over St. Helens in the 1956–57 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 20 October 1956. Goldswain's taught boys' Physical education at Hollins Secondary Modern School, Lyndhurst Road, Oldham Oldham is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Law
Bryn Law (born 23 June 1969) is a Welsh football commentator who works for Leeds United's LUTV, company owner, author and producer. Law commentated for Sky Sports and has 25 years of broadcasting experience. Education Having been born in Wales, Law speaks fluent Welsh. He was the only person to study the subject at A-level at his educational facility. For his undergraduate degree (1987–1991), Law went to the University of London and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to study English and Drama, achieving an upper-second. Following this, he attended the University of Central Lancashire, studying postgraduate journalism (1991–1992). Here he met TV presenter Adrian Chiles. Commentating According to Law's LinkedIn: "Regional reporter for Yorkshire, Wales' national team reporter, Soccer Saturday reporter, Sky Sports' touchline reporter. Previously commentator covering EPL, Wales, women's football, even beach football!" On 25 July 2019 it was announced via Twitter that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Knowelden
Ronald Brindle Knowelden (27 June 1919 – 16 April 2010) was an English professional rugby league and association football (soccer) footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached rugby league in the 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Barrow, Warrington (captain), and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a or , and coached at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers. He also played association football (soccer) for Morecambe and Liverpool ( reserves). Background Bryn Knowelden was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, he was a pupil of Dowdales School, after retiring from rugby league, he ran a newsagent in Cadishead, before retiring to Blackpool, and he died aged 90 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Playing career International honours Bryn Knowelden won caps for England while at Barrow in 1944 against Wales, in 1945 against Wales, in 1947 against France, and won a cap for Great Britain while at Barrow in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Kenney
Bryn Kenney (born November 1, 1986) is an American professional poker player from Long Beach, New York. Poker career Kenney played '' Magic: The Gathering'' competitively before transitioning to poker. His first major live cash was in 2007 at the East Coast Poker Championships in Verona. In the 2010 WSOP, Kenney recorded his first major cash in the $25,000 No Limit Hold'em - Six Handed event, finishing 8th for $141,168. He followed that up with a 28th place finish in the Main Event In sports, a card lists the matches taking place in a title match combat-sport event. Cards include a main event match and the undercard listing the rest of the matches. The undercard may be divided into a midcard and a lower card, according to ... for $255,242. In January 2011, he recorded his largest cash at the time with a 3rd place finish in the $100,000 No Limit Hold'em - Super High Roller Event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure for $643,000. Kenney won his first WSOP bracelet in 2014 af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Jones (other)
Bryn Jones may refer to: * Bryn Jones (footballer, born 1912) (1912–1985), Welsh footballer * Bryn Jones (footballer, born 1931) (1931–1990), Welsh footballer * Bryn Jones (footballer, born 1938), English professional footballer * Bryn Jones (footballer, born 1939), Welsh footballer * Bryn Jones (footballer, born 1948), Welsh footballer * David Bryn-Jones (1883–?), Welsh-born historian, professor, Baptist minister, and biographer * Delme Bryn-Jones (1934–2001), Welsh baritone singer *Bryn Terfel (born 1965), opera singer, born as Bryn Jones *Muslimgauze Muslimgauze was the main musical project of Bryn Jones (17 June 1961 – 14 January 1999), a British ethnic electronica and experimental musician who was influenced by conflicts and history in the Muslim world, often with an emphasis on the Is ... (1961–1999), British electronic music artist born as Bryn Jones * Brynley Jones (born 1959), former footballer with Chester (name sometimes shortened to Bryn) * Ginger Jones [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Howells
Bryn Howells (9 February 1911 – 6 June 1983) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Llanelli RFC, as a Fullback, and club level rugby league (RL) for Broughton Rangers.Robert Gate (1986). "Gone North - Volume 1". R. E. Gate. Background Bryn Howells was born in Hendy, Wales, he was also a professional cricketer in the Lancashire League, he shared a house in Fallowfield with Frank Whitcombe when the two signed for rugby league club Broughton Rangers, and he died in aged 72 in Llangyfelach, Wales. International honours Bryn Howells won a cap for Wales (RU) while at Llanelli RFC in 1934 against England. Notable tour matches Bryn Howells played Fullback in Llanelli RFC’s 0-9 defeat by South Africa in the tour match at Stradey Park Stradey Park (Welsh: ''Parc y Strade'') was a rugby union stadium located near the centre of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Hoffman
Bryn Hoffman (born June 14, 1997) is a Canadian pair skater. She previously competed with Bryce Chudak, winning the junior silver medal at the 2016 Canadian Nationals, and competing at the 2016 World Junior Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. They placed sixth in the short program, tenth in the free skate, and eighth overall. Hoffman/Chudak withdrew from the 2014 Canadian Nationals due to Chudak's shoulder injury. They were coached by Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay in Calgary, Alberta Alberta is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province in Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three Canadian Prairies, prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to its west, Saskatchewan to its east, t .... Programs (with Chudak) Competitive highlights ''JGP: Junior Grand Prix'' With Chudak References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hoffman, Bryn 1997 births Canadian female pair skaters Living people Figure skaters from Cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Haworth
Bryn Haworth (born 29 July 1948) is a British Christian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pioneer of Jesus music in mainstream rock. Born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, he has released some twenty-two albums and several singles since the 1970s, as well as guesting as guitarist on many other albums by rock and folk artists. He continues to tour in the UK, appearing mostly at smaller venues, Christian centres and at prisons. He has also appeared three times at the UK Greenbelt Festival. His chosen instruments include guitar (particularly slide or bottleneck guitar) and mandolin. He recorded sessions for the John Peel show on BBC Radio 1 in 1974, 1975 and 1976, and made two television appearances on BBC Two's ''The Old Grey Whistle Test''. Also in the 1970s, Haworth appeared on the weekly ITV television show "Pop Gospel", presented by Berni Flint. Together with wife Sally, Haworth has engaged in extensive musical and evangelical work in prison settings. Haworth has hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Harrison
Bryn Harrison (born 1969 in Bolton, England) is a British experimental composer. His works have been widely performed by international ensembles and he was a recipient of the 2013 Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Composers. He is currently Reader in Composition at the University of Huddersfield. His music deals with ideas of repetition and memory by using "recursive musical structures" and sometimes extended durations, such as the 45-minute ensemble work ''Repetitions in Extended Time'' (2008) and the 76-minute piano piece ''Vessels'' (2013). Education Harrison initially studied at the Leeds College of Music (1988–91), before completing a master's degree under composer Gavin Bryars at De Montfort University, Leicester. In 1999 he was selected to compete for the Gaudeamus International Composers Award in the Netherlands. He also studied briefly with Christian Wolff and Alvin Lucier in 2001 at the Ostrava Days in the Czech Republic. He was awarded a PhD degree by the Universi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Hargreaves
Bryn Hargreaves (14 November 1985 – 2022/2023) was an English professional rugby league footballer. He started his professional career at Wigan Warriors in 2004. After a spell on loan at Leigh Centurions, he went on to play for St Helens and Bradford Bulls before announcing his early retirement from the sport in 2012. Career Wigan Warriors Hargreaves played in the Wigan Academy from 2002. He made his first team début from the subs' bench against Salford City Reds in July 2004 and his full début against Harlequins RL in August of that year. Hargreaves was given a two-year full-time contract with the Wigan Warriors in August 2004. Hargreaves capped the 2004 season by being awarded the Under-21s Billie Joe Edwards and Craig Johnson Memorial Player of the Year trophy. Hargreaves was selected to play for Lancashire in the 2004 Academy Origin Series and in the England Under 18s squad that toured Australia in 2004, but was requested to stay at home to aid Wigan's injury cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryn Halliwell
Bryn Stephen Halliwell (born 1 October 1980) is an English former football goalkeeper who is a goalkeeping coach at Caledonian Braves. Halliwell started his career in the youth team at London side Wimbledon, before moving in the Scottish Football League with Clyde. After leaving the Cumbernauld side in 2005, Halliwell spent the next six years playing for seven different Scottish clubs, culminating in a loan spell back at Clyde from former rivals Partick Thistle. After being released by the Glasgow side, Halliwell moved into the Junior ranks with Sauchie, then Shettleston. Bryn's son, Alfie Halliwell, who is in the Rangers FC Academy, was selected for the Scotland under-16 squad in August 2022 Career He began his career at the now defunct Wimbledon, but it was at Clyde, whom he joined in 2000, where he established himself. Halliwell remained with Clyde for five years, and in 2005 signed for Dunfermline Athletic. During Halliwell's Dunfermline career, Allan McGregor was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
