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I realise there is a DAB page Rowena and so the name alone is not enough here, but do we have to have the preposterous and completely misleading "Rowena, Queen of Britain"? I have never seen her referred to as such in any text. Presumably it's because of Gwrtheyrn sometimes being called "High King" by modern writers - but if such an institution existed, which is extremely doubtful - he would have been overlord of the Brythons and not "King of Britain". In a word, although the name is very romantic and poetical it has no foundation in fact or legend. How about Rowena (Rhonwen)? Anything but "Queen of Britain"! Enaidmawr (talk) 01:31, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

"Rowena, daughter of Hengest" seems like the best name for her. However, I'm not sure that it shouldn't just be "Rowena", with the disambiguation page at Rowena (disambiguation). This character seems to be the primary (and probably first) use of the name.--Cúchullain ^t/c 07:05, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

I agree that plain 'Rowena' would be best, for the reasons you state and because that is how she is always referred to. I was tempted to make the change yesterday but was put off by the amount of links on the disambiguation page Rowena. 'Rowena, daughter of Hengest' is perfectly acceptable as well, although I'd prefer the name by itself. The second option's easy; any volunteers for the first, assuming there are no objections? Enaidmawr (talk) 00:19, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

As there have been no objections I've made the move, and transferred the info on her name over from the disambiguation page (which is at Rowena (disambiguation) now).--Cúchullain ^t/c 20:13, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, Cuchullain. After raising the issue in the first place I'd managed to forget about it until I saw the change on my watchlist. A great improvement! Enaidmawr (talk) 00:59, 17 January 2008 (UTC)