Welsh names, which are rich in history, mythology, and poetic beauty, often have ancient Celtic roots. Names like Gwyn ('lucky'), Rhys ('enthusiasm'), and Eira ('snow') symbolize nature and noble qualities. Dylan, Branwen, and Llewelyn are all influenced by Welsh mythology, specifically the Mabinogion. The language's unusual letters, such as 'LL' and 'DD,' produce a wide range of pronunciations, which adds to its attractiveness.
Surnames are often derived from patronyms such as 'ap' (son of) or 'ferch' (daughter of). Welsh names, whether traditional like Owain or modern like Seren, have a rich cultural past, making them perennial favorites among individuals who appreciate linguistic beauty and history.
Welsh baby names and meanings with
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Our trending Welsh names include Raelyn, Elan, Adalee, Jessalynn, Evana, Jodilynn, Jaimelynn, Arthur, Mari, Cecil, Winifred, Bowen, Owen, Griffin, Gavin, Crue, Arian, and Kai.
Meaning in the same order are "ewe, oak tree, God is my refuge, foresight, God is gracious, increaser, supplanter, bear, truth, blind, friend of peace, son of owen, nobel-born, lord, white hawk, weir, silver, and keeper of the keys." For more information, please refer to the list of Welsh names for girls and boys.
Welsh Baby Girl and Boy Names
Raelyn
Meaning: lake, waterfall, female sheep, ewe
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Rae or Lyn
Arthur
Meaning: the eagle, thor, strong man, bear
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Artho or Arthix
Elan
Meaning: zeal, ardor, beautiful orchid, fawn, the bright one, shining light, oak tree
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Eli or Lan
Adalee
Meaning: clearing, meadow, noble, I shall be drawn up of Jah, noble one, God is my refuge
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Ada or Addy
Owen
Meaning: born of yew, nobel-born
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Owenric or Owenaro
Cecil
Meaning: sixth, blind
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Cess or Cece
Evana
Meaning: God is gracious
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Eva or Evi
Griffin
Meaning: winged mythical creature, descendant of the fierce warrior, descendant of gríobhtha, prince, lord
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Griffaric or Griffion
Kai
Meaning: earth, keeper of the keys
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Kaizo or Kaiven
Jodilynn
Meaning: lake, graced by Yahweh, God is gracious, he will add, increaser
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Jodi or Lynn
Gavin
Meaning: white hawk
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
White Hawk or
Teagan
Meaning: philosopher, poet, darling, attractive, beautiful, toy
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Teaira or Tealyn
Jessalynn
Meaning: lake, to look forward, to see, foresight
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Jess or Jessa
Cayden
Meaning: british, battle
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Caydric or Caydaro
Dylan
Meaning: great flow, great tide, son of the sea
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Dylric or Dylven
Jaimelynn
Meaning: lake, heel grabber, holder of the heel, supplanter
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Jaime or Lynn
Rhys
Meaning: enthusiasm, ardent
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Rhyston or Rhysaric
Marlin
Meaning: wished-for child, rebelliousness, beloved, bitterness, sea rampart, sea fort
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Marlio or Marvyn
Winifred
Meaning: blessed reconciliation, blessed, white, friend of peace
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Winira or Winzae
Bowen
Meaning: son of the victorious one, son of the young one, son of the noble one, son of owen
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Boweric or Bowenar
Dillon
Meaning: lion, sea, faithful, loyal
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Dillaro or Dillorin
Mari
Meaning: rebellion, bitterness, star of the sea, village, clever, love, reason, truth
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Mariko or Marika
Kendrick
Meaning: son of henry, chief hero, bold power, royal power
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Kendricar or Kendrion
Evan
Meaning: youth, born of yew, god is gracious
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Evanric or Evanor
Sabrina
Meaning: patience, from the river severn
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Sabrinna or Sabrinelle
Trevor
Meaning: descendant of treabhar, large settlement
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Trevan or Trevric
Reese
Meaning: ardor, fire, enthusiasm
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Reesric or Reesin
Jennifer
Meaning: the fair one
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Jennara or Jennessa
Davis
Meaning: loved by god, beloved, son of david
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Davric or Davorin
Maddox
Meaning: good, fortunate, son of madoc
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Maddric or Maddron
Winnie
Meaning: friend of peace, gentle friend, blessed ring, fair bow
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Winnora or Winnika
Marvin
Meaning: bone marrow, sea noble, famous friend, lover of the sea, sea friend
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Marvian or Marvello
Morgan
Meaning: white sea dweller, circling sea
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Morgaric or Morganor
Jenna
Meaning: small bird, fair one, white shadow
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Jennara or Jennika
Crue
Meaning: crossing, weir
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Crueton or Cravian
Ellis
Meaning: jehovah is god, benevolent, kind
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Elliran or Ellisar
Megan
Meaning: pearl
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Megarie or Megalyn
Arian
Meaning: ram, of aries, ruin, destroyer, protect, silver
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Ariano or Ariarik
Drew
Meaning: strong, courageous, wise
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Drevan or Drewric
Gwen
Meaning: holy, blessed, white, fair
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Gwenora or Gwenaria
Teague
Meaning: fair, beautiful, poet
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Teago or Teagy
Reece
Meaning: fiery warrior, ardor, enthusiasm
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Reecian or Reecaric
Emryn
Meaning: ruler, immortal
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Emryan or Emryon
Lochlan
Meaning: norseman, scandinavia, norway, one who dwells at the fjord-land, land of the lakes
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Loch or Lochy
Meredith
Meaning: protector of the sea, great ruler
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Meridra or Merithan
Kenia
Meaning: greatest champion
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Kenira or Keniala
Irvin
Meaning: wine friend, friend of the wild boar, fresh water, green water
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Irvie or Irvo
Triston
Meaning: sorrowful, sad, tumult, noise
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Tristo or Tristy
Guinevere
Meaning: fair one, white fairy
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Guinara or Guinevra
Irv
Meaning: fair of face, handsome, fresh water, green water