The parish is named after a 6th-century saint, Gulval, the original form of which was probably Welvela or Wolvela. Baring-Gould thought this was Wilgitha, the sister of Saint Juthwara: David Nash Ford agrees.
The parish's name is linked to a 6th-century saint, Gulval, whose original form may have been Welvela or Wolvela. Baring-Gould suggested this was Wilgitha, the sister of Saint Juthwara, and David Nash Ford agrees.