Welsh Names

Aderyn is a modern Welsh female name that directly translates to "bird" in the Welsh language. As a given name, it reflects a trend in Welsh naming practices of adopting nature-related vocabulary words, particularly thos...

Aeron is a Welsh unisex given name with a dual etymology. Primarily, it is derived from the name of the River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, which flows into Cardigan Bay at Aberaeron. The river's name itself is thought to...

Aerona is a Welsh feminine given name, functioning as a variant of Aeron. The name Aeron itself derives from either the River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, which takes its name from the hypothetical Celtic goddess Agrona,...

Aeronwen is a Welsh feminine given name, formed by combining the river or divine name Aeron with the Welsh element gwen, meaning "white, blessed" or "fair". The resulting name thus signifies "blessed Aeron" or "white one...

Aeronwy is a Welsh female given name, an extended form of Aeron. The name Aeron itself derives from the River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, flowing into Cardigan Bay near Aberaeron. River names in Celtic traditions often c...

Afon is a Welsh feminine name of recent origin, meaning "river" in the Welsh language. Directly derived from the common Welsh noun afon (pronounced AH-von), this name belongs to a modern tradition of nature-inspired give...

Aled is a Welsh male given name, ultimately derived from the name of a Welsh river, the Afon Aled, which flows in Conwy County Borough. The river's name is of uncertain meaning, possibly from early Celtic roots, but it i...

Alis is the Welsh form of Alice. As a name popular in Wales, it reflects the adaptation of the Continental name Alice into the Welsh linguistic tradition. The root Alice itself derives from the Old French Aalis, a short...

Alun is a Welsh masculine given name, the Welsh form of Alan 1. The name has been in use in Wales for centuries and is also the name of two rivers in Wales, the rivers Alun in Denbighshire and in Pembrokeshire.EtymologyT...

Alwyn is a Welsh masculine given name derived from the name of the River Alwen, a tributary of the River Dee in northern Wales. The river name itself likely originates from Welsh roots, evoking the landscape of the regio...

Andreas is the Ancient Greek and Latin form of Andrew, and it is also the form used in Modern Greek, German, and Welsh. The name derives from the Greek noun ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning "man," with its derivative ἀνδρεῖος (andre...

Aneira is a feminine Welsh name with a poetic and evocative etymology. It is primarily considered a feminine form of Aneirin, a name famously borne by a 6th-century Brythonic poet, also known as Neirin or Aneurin, who is...

Aneirin is an early medieval Brythonic war poet who lived during the 6th century. The name comes from the Old Welsh Neirin, possibly derived from the Latin name Honorius, which means “honour, esteem, dignity.” Over time,...

Aneurin is a Welsh male given name, the modern form of the Old Welsh name Aneirin. The name is deeply rooted in early medieval Brythonic tradition, primarily associated with the 6th-century poet known as Aneurin or Neiri...

Angharad is a feminine name of Welsh origin, deeply rooted in the mythology and history of Wales. It derives from an Old Welsh name recorded in various forms such as Acgarat and Ancarat. The name literally means "much lo...

Anwen is a Welsh feminine given name that means "very beautiful" in the Welsh language. It is derived from the intensive prefix an- combined with gwen "white, blessed". The name reflects a common pattern in Welsh onomast...

Arianwen is a Welsh feminine given name, combining the elements arian meaning "silver" and gwen meaning "white, blessed." This name has roots in early medieval Welsh tradition, as it belonged to a 5th-century saint who w...

Arwel (pronounced [ˈarwɛl]) is a Welsh given name of uncertain etymology. Its exact meaning remains unknown, pointing to an ancient origin rooted in pre-Christian Welsh or Brittonic nomenclature. The name exemplifies the...

Arwyn is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from the intensifying prefix ar- combined with gwyn, meaning "white, blessed." This name is closely related to the more internationally known female name Arwen, popularized...

Awstin is a Welsh masculine given name, representing the Welsh form of Austin. The name Austin itself is a medieval contracted form of Augustine 1, which in turn derives from the Roman name Augustinus, a derivative of Au...

Bedwyr is a Welsh masculine name and the original form of Bedivere, a key figure in Arthurian legend. The name is possibly derived from bedwen "birch" and gwr "man", meaning "birch man". It is closely associated with Bed...

Berwyn is a Welsh masculine given name derived from the elements barr meaning "top, head" and gwyn meaning "white, blessed". Thus, the name means "white top" or "white head", likely referring to a geographical feature wi...

Bethan is a Welsh feminine given name, typically considered a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name is pronounced [ˈbɛθan] in Welsh.EtymologyThe name derives from Elizabeth, which traces its roots to the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁ...

Betrys is the Welsh form of the name Beatrice, itself derived from the Latin Beatrix, meaning "she who brings happiness" or "blessed one." This name has roots in early Christianity and was popularized across Europe throu...

Bleddyn is a masculine Welsh given name deriving from blaidd meaning "wolf" combined with a diminutive suffix, thus carrying the sense of "little wolf" or "wolf cub." This name has deep roots in Welsh history and culture...

Blodeuyn is a feminine Welsh name meaning "flower". Derived from the Welsh word blodeuyn (literally “flower”), it shares its roots with blod, an element meaning “flower.” The name is closely related to Blodeuwedd, the na...

Blodwen is a Welsh female name meaning "white flowers," derived from the elements blodau ("flowers") and gwen ("white, blessed"). The name is also the title of an opera composed in 1878 by Dr. Joseph Parry, with a libret...

Branwen is a Welsh feminine name meaning "white raven", derived from the Old Welsh elements bran "raven" and gwen "white, blessed". Rooted in Celtic mythology, the name is most famously borne by Branwen, the daughter of...

Briallen is a modern Welsh female first name derived from the Welsh word briallu, meaning "primrose". The primrose, a delicate early-blooming flower, lends the name a natural, poetic quality that aligns with the Welsh tr...

Bron is a Welsh feminine short form of Bronwen. It represents a clipped variant of the longer name, retaining the recognizable first element while omitting the second. While Bronwen itself is derived from Welsh bron mean...

Bronwen is a Welsh feminine given name. It is seemingly derived from the Welsh elements bron meaning “breast” and gwen meaning “white, blessed”. However, it has sometimes occurred as a variant spelling of the legendary n...

Bryn is a given name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word bryn meaning "hill, mound". In Wales, it is used almost exclusively as a masculine name, but in other English-speaking countries it has gained unisex usag...

Brynmor is a Welsh masculine given name derived from the place name Brynmawr, which translates to “great hill” (from bryn “hill” + mawr “great/large”). The name follows the Welsh onomastic tradition of adopting place nam...

Cadell is an old Welsh personal name derived from Cadell or Cadel, itself originating from Old Welsh Catell. The name is composed of the Brittonic element cat meaning "battle" and a diminutive suffix, giving it the sense...

Cadeyrn is a Welsh masculine name with a storied history rooted in early medieval Britain. Derived from the Old Welsh Catigirn, it means "battle king," combining the elements cat "battle" and tigirn "king, monarch." This...

Cadfael is a Welsh masculine given name derived from the Old Welsh Catmail, meaning "battle prince". The name is composed of the elements cat "battle" and mael "prince".Etymology and Historical UsageThe name Cadfael is b...

Cadi is a short form of the Welsh name Catrin, which itself is the Welsh version of Katherine. The name gains cultural association through linguistic ties rather than direct Welsh usage, as Cadi may also appear as a dimi...

Cadogan is an anglicized form of the Welsh name Cadwgan, which itself derives from the Old Welsh elements cat meaning "battle" and guocaun meaning "glory, honour", thus the name signifies "glory in battle". The name appe...

Cadwalader is an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Cadwaladr, derived from the Old Welsh Catgualatr, which means "leader of the battle"—from the cat "battle" and gwaladr "leader". This name has deep roots in Welsh histor...

Cadwaladr is a Welsh masculine given name with deep historical and literary significance. Originating from the Old Welsh Catgualatr (recorded in numerous spellings), it is composed of the elements cat meaning "battle" an...

Cadwgan [kaˈduːɡan] is a Welsh given name with deep roots in the medieval Celtic onomastic tradition. Derived from Old Welsh Catguocaun (among many spelling variants), its elements include cat "battle" and guocaun "glory...

Caerwyn is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from the elements caer "fortress, fort" and gwyn "white, blessed, fair". The name thus can be interpreted as "white fortress" or "blessed fort", evoking imagery of strengt...

Caradoc is a Welsh masculine name, a variant of Caradog. The name derives from the Old Welsh Caratauc, which itself is a Welsh form of the ancient Brythonic name Caratācos, Latinized as Caratacus. The meaning is generall...

Caradog is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from the Old Welsh Caratauc, itself a Brythonic form of the ancient Celtic name Caratācos (Latinized as Caratacus). The name is composed of the Celtic root *kar- meaning '...

Caron is a feminine Welsh name derived from place names near the town of Tregaron in Ceredigion, Wales. The element caron itself likely stems from a Welsh word for "love" or "dear one," though its exact etymological root...

Carwyn is a Welsh male given name, created in the 20th century. It is derived from the Welsh elements caru "to love" and gwyn "white, blessed". This construction follows a traditional pattern in Welsh naming, but the nam...

Carys is a modern Welsh feminine given name derived from the Welsh verb caru, meaning "to love." The name is formed from the stem of caru combined with the suffix -ys, a pattern also seen in other Welsh names such as Dil...

Catrin is a feminine given name with roots in both Welsh and German naming traditions. In Welsh, it is the native form of Katherine, equivalent to English Catherine, while in German, it functions as a short form of Katha...

Cefin is the Welsh form of the Irish name Kevin, derived ultimately from the Old Irish name Cóemgein, meaning "dear, beloved, gentle birth." This name is composed of the elements cóem "dear, beloved, gentle" and gein "bi...

Ceinwen is a Welsh feminine name derived from the elements cain "good, lovely" and gwen "white, blessed". It is an extended form of the name Cain or Keyne, borne by a 5th-century Welsh saint. The name reflects traditiona...

Celyn is a unisex given name of Welsh origin, derived from the common noun celyn meaning "holly". The holly tree, with its evergreen leaves and bright red berries, has long been a symbol of protection and vitality in Wel...

Ceri is a female Welsh given name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the name of the Ceri River in Ceredigion, Wales, or be a short form of Ceridwen, the name of a sorceress from Welsh mythology. Alternatively, it c...

Ceridwen is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the legendary sorceress of medieval Welsh tradition. The name possibly comes from cyrrid meaning "bent, crooked" (a derivative of Old Welsh cwrr "corner") combined with be...

EtymologyCerridwen is a variant spelling of Ceridwen, a name rooted in Welsh mythology. The name's etymology is debated: it may derive from the Welsh elements cyrrid “bent, crooked” (from Old Welsh cwrr “corner”) combine...

Cerridwyn is a variant of Ceridwen, a figure from Welsh mythology. The name is most commonly associated with the enchantress Ceridwen, who appears in the medieval Welsh legend the Tale of Taliesin, recorded by Elis Gruff...

Cerys is a Welsh feminine given name and a variant of Carys. The root name Carys is derived from the Welsh word caru, meaning "love". This makes Cerys a modern Welsh name that has gained popularity only since the mid-20t...

Cledwyn is a Welsh masculine given name, possibly derived from the elements caled ("rough, hard") and gwyn ("white, blessed"). The name is also borne by a small river, the Cledwen, in Conwy, Wales. Though relatively unco...

Colwyn is a Welsh name derived from the name of a bay and seaside town in Conwy, Wales. The name's origin lies in the Welsh language, though its exact etymology is uncertain. It is associated with the town of Colwyn Bay,...

Cristyn is a Welsh feminine given name, serving as the native Welsh form of Christina. The name Christina itself derives from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ." In Wales, wher...

Cynfelyn is the Welsh form of Cunobelinus. The name ultimately derives from a Brythonic composed of elements meaning "dog, hound" and "strong" or the name of the god Belenos. It is historically associated with Cunobelinu...