Feb 6, 2026
is eilonwy the best
from who combines wit, agency, and a folklore-rooted name that has persisted in fandom and baby-name interest, but requires qualifiers—best among whom, by what criteria, and compared to which peers—be...
Eilonwy as the best heroine
Eilonwy is considered one of the best heroines in mid-20th-century YA fantasy due to her wit, agency, and folklore-rooted name, but the claim that she is the best requires qualifiers and depends on the criteria used for comparison.