Philladelphia

[Hellyon]

In the welsh part of my family tree there is a a Philladelphia born in 1776. What puzzles me is it is a tiny village in the middle of nowhere so where would the name Philladelphia have come from? Obviously 1776 is a significant year but does anyone know anything about possible welsh emigration at that time - the name is so out of place there must be a reason for it but I can't fin it.

[spudqueen]

It is a biblical name, apparently
http://www.behindthename.com/name/philadelphia

[Hellyon]

That's really interesting Spudqueen I'd assumed because of 1776 it was something to do with the Philadelphia in America but maybe it is just coincidence.

[spudqueen]

Yes, possibly coincidence, especially if other children in the family also have Biblical names.