Elisedd is a masculine name of Old Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh word elus, meaning "kind" or "benevolent". The name was borne by two kings of the medieval Kingdom of Powys in Wales.EtymologyThe name Elisedd stems from the Old Welsh root elus, which carries connotations of compassion and generosity. This semantic field connects it to other Welsh names emphasizing moral qualities.Historical SignificanceThe most notable bearer is Elisedd ap Gwylog (also known as Eliseg), a 9th-century king of Powys. His name is recorded on the Eliseg's Pillar monument, an inscribed stone cross that commemorates his lineage and his grandfather's victory. The pillar's inscription, written in Latin, records his ancestry and attributes to him expansion of Powys's territory. A second Elisedd (Elisedd ap Idwal) reigned in the early tenth century. As a variant form, Ellis emerged in Welsh naming traditions, likely as an anglicization based on phonetic similarity, though its etymological link is debated. The name thus carries a legacy of Welsh royal history as well as associations with kindness. The value label captures power despite an obsolete connection to later.Notable BearersElisedd ap Gwylog (Eliseg), king of Powys (early 9th century)Elisedd ap Idwal, king of Powys (c. 910–945)