Before Taron Egerton dazzled audiences in Kingsman and Rocketman, he was just a boy growing up in one of the most uniquely named places on the planet: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Yes, that's not a typo — it's a real village in North Wales, famous for having the longest place name in Europe, and among the longest in the world, at 58 letters.
Egerton, who was born in Birkenhead, England, moved to Wales with his family at a young age after his parents’ divorce. Though he later lived in other parts of Wales, including Aberystwyth, it’s Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch that adds a charmingly improbable detail to his backstory.
The village name translates roughly to 'St. Mary's Church in the Hollow of the White Hazel near the Rapid Whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio of the Red Cave' — quite a mouthful for anyone filling out a form.
Taron has often spoken warmly about his Welsh roots, and he remains fluent in the language. Growing up surrounded by the rich culture, music, and storytelling traditions of Wales clearly helped shape the charisma and emotional depth he brings to the screen today.
So next time you watch Egerton leaping across rooftops or belting out Elton John classics, just remember: he hails from a village that’s as memorable — and as proudly unique — as he is.
