Did you have an easy time coming up with your username?

My is my pen name, and online alter-ego. In fact, more people know me by "Gwydion Frost" on this planet than they do by my real name. I chose this name waaaaaay back in 1990. Here's why:

Gwydion: The meaning is difficult to explain. The word "gwyddion" means "trees" or "forest" {a more common word is goddeu, which is related}, but can also mean "weaver" and "loom." A related word, "gwyddonydd," means "scientist." Now, taking into consideration that the word Druid--magician, priest, and judge of Celtic society--is thought to derive from "drus" meaning oak, it is likely that the word for scientist is derived from forest--the man of learning gained his learning from nature. Hense, the name implies one who is learned, steeped in knowledge both esoteric and scientific, and weaves his way in spells and science, rather like an alchemist.

Frost: A tip of the hat to Robert Frost, the talented Vermont poet. Also, when combined with Gwydion, becomes a really "cool" name, pardon the pun. :P


Now, spend ANY time getting to know me, and you will understand that Gwydion is the PERFECT name for me.