Welsh names
Names of Welsh origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- OwenA Welsh name usually explained as a form of Eugenius (Greek, "well-born"), though a native Celtic origin has also been proposedWelsh#31
- DylanA Welsh mythological name of debated derivation, traditionally connected to the Welsh llanw, "tide" or "flow," and glossed "son of the seaWelsh#41
- GaelOf debated originWelsh#86
- ArthurOf uncertain origin, often interpreted as 'bear man' or 'bear king' from Celtic elementsWelsh#87
- EvanThe Lord is graciousWelsh#153
- ReeseArdor, zealWelsh#192
- Maddoxson of MadocWelsh#209
- GriffinIt means 'strong lord' or 'fierce chief', derived from the Welsh 'Gruffudd' and associated with the mythological griffinWelsh#222
- EllisBenevolent, of the Lord, or Jehovah is GodWelsh#243
- BowenSon of OwenWelsh#266
- GavinProbably derived from a medieval form of the Welsh name Gawain, possibly meaning 'white hawk' or 'battle hawkWelsh#303
- TristanOf uncertain originWelsh#309
- Morgansea-born, sea-circle, or bright seaWelsh#312
- GwendolynPossibly meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring', from Welsh 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'dolen' (ring, loop)Welsh#360
- BrynnOf uncertain originWelsh#407
- RhysArdor, fiery warrior, or enthusiasm, of uncertain exact meaningWelsh#410
- Reecea Welsh name derived from Rhys, meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'Welsh#460
- Meredithgreat ruler or protector of the seaWelsh#469
- WinnieFair one, white, or blessedWelsh#475
- KendrickOne widely accepted meaning is 'royal ruler' or 'chief hero', from the Welsh elements 'cyn' ('chief') and 'rhi' ('ruler')Welsh#535
- Trevorlarge settlement, homesteadWelsh#679
- NiaBrightWelsh#702
- Gwenfair, white, blessedWelsh#725
- MeganMegan is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Welsh#887
- GuinevereWhite phantom or white waveWelsh#898
- WinifredBlessed peacemaking, reconciled joyWelsh#922
- RhiannonGreat queen or divine queenWelsh#1,119
- VaughnSmall, from the Welsh for 'little'Welsh#1,152
- BrynleyOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the Welsh name Bronwen or a combination of Bryn (hill) and -ley (meadow)Welsh#1,183
- MerrickOf debated originWelsh#1,183
- EmrysImmortal, in reference to a legendary figure in Arthurian traditionWelsh#1,260
- ConwayFrom a Welsh place name meaning 'holy water' or 'sacred river'Welsh#1,287
- JennyOriginally a diminutive of Jennifer, itself from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair one' or 'white phantom'Welsh#1,500
- MadduxSon of Madoc, from the Welsh name Madoc meaning 'fortunate' or 'goodly'Welsh#1,529
- LloydGrey-hairedWelsh#1,547
- WynnFriendWelsh#1,708
- EiraOne possible meaning is 'snow,' from the Welsh word eiraWelsh#1,747
- Gwynethblessed, fair, or whiteWelsh#1,769
- MeghanPearlWelsh#1,902
- BrynHill, moundWelsh#2,017
- EvansSon of Evan or son of IfanWelsh#2,077
- FloydOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Lloyd or derived from a Welsh name meaning 'gray-haired' or 'holy'Welsh#2,230
- TeganOf uncertain originWelsh#2,276
- MerlinOf uncertain originWelsh#2,332
- PriceSon of Rhys, from the Welsh personal name Rhys meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'Welsh#2,332
- Winnifredfriend of peaceWelsh#2,514
- BroderickSon of the rulerWelsh#2,572
- Lynetteone who is small and fierce, or little darlingWelsh#2,607
- PryceSon of Rhys, from the Welsh ap Rhys meaning 'son of the ardor' or 'son of the enthusiast'Welsh#2,676
- NessaOf uncertain originWelsh#2,719
- GarethProbably of Welsh origin, possibly meaning 'gentle' or derived from the name Geraint, but the exact meaning is uncertain and debatedWelsh#2,765
- TaranThunder, with possible derivation from the Welsh word 'taran' meaning thunderWelsh#2,884
- SionOf uncertain originWelsh#2,941
- Gwenythblessed, happy, or white, fair, perhaps a variant of GwynethWelsh#2,957
- MacsenSon of the strong one or son of the warriorWelsh#3,036
- GwenivereWhite phantomWelsh#3,130
- SerenStar, of uncertain origin, possibly from Welsh or a modern coinage influenced by similar namesWelsh#3,167
- GladysOf uncertain originWelsh#3,211
- CalanPossibly derived from the Welsh word 'calan' meaning 'new year' or 'calends'Welsh#3,379
- ArwynA modern Welsh coinage, likely a feminine form of Arwyn, possibly meaning 'white' or 'fair'Welsh#3,389
- Brynnehill, mountWelsh#3,459
- GwynevereBlessed white phantom or fair and smoothWelsh#3,459
- GwenevereWhite phantom, fair shadow, or white waveWelsh#3,577
- Deweybeloved, friendWelsh#3,848
- DillanPossibly a variant of Dillon, from the Welsh surname meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful'Welsh#3,848
- BronwynOne meaning is 'white-breasted' or 'fair-breasted', from Welsh 'bron' (breast) and 'gwyn' (white, fair)Welsh#3,903
- TeeganOf uncertain originWelsh#3,975
- LlewynOf uncertain originWelsh#4,139
- GwendolynnA variant spelling of Gwendolen, a name of Welsh origin meaning "white ring" or "blessed ringWelsh#4,172
- RhydianLittle chief or little lord, from a Welsh diminutive of rhi 'ruler'Welsh#4,249
- CarysCarys means 'love' in Welsh, derived from the Welsh word 'caru' (to love)Welsh#4,352
- WynneWelsh origin meaning 'fair, white, blessed'Welsh#4,352
- Griffithson of GruffuddWelsh#4,539
- EnidOf uncertain originWelsh#4,546
- RiannaOf debated originWelsh#4,546
- EmyrOne reliable meaning is 'king' or 'lord'Welsh#4,857
- GriffeyDerived from the Welsh surname Griffith, meaning 'lord' or 'princeWelsh#5,045
- LlewelynLike a lion, or leader-likeWelsh#5,399
- LlewellynLike a lionWelsh#5,608
- OwynDerived from the Welsh 'Owain', possibly meaning 'youth' or 'well-born'Welsh#5,608
- WynWhite, fair, or blessedWelsh#5,608
- Brynnaof uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of BrynWelsh#5,917
- IsoldeOf uncertain meaning, possibly 'ice ruler' or 'fair lady'Welsh#5,917
- RhondaOf uncertain originWelsh#6,116
- MerrillFrom a Welsh surname meaning 'sea hill' or 'bright sea'Welsh#6,143
- ReesOf uncertain originWelsh#6,143
- TrystanDerived from the Celtic name Drystan, possibly meaning 'sorrowful' or 'tumult'Welsh#6,143
- AlwynNoble friendWelsh#6,446
- TreverOf uncertain originWelsh#6,446
- GwendalynWhite ring or white brow, often associated with purity and fairnessWelsh#6,546
- GlendonFrom the Welsh place name, meaning "fortified settlement in a glenWelsh#6,803
- Howellalert or notable one, from a Welsh surname meaning 'eminent' or 'remarkable'Welsh#6,803
- OwensSon of Owen, or noble-bornWelsh#6,803
- ReissOf uncertain originWelsh#6,803
- YeniferVariant spelling of Jennifer, ultimately derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white wave'Welsh#6,838
- AneiraOf uncertain originWelsh#7,133
- GwenethBlessed, fair, or whiteWelsh#7,133
- DyllanSon of Dylan, or a variant spelling of Dylan, a name of Welsh origin meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean'Welsh#7,194
- DylonDerived from the Welsh name Dylan, meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean'Welsh#7,194
- TaliesinRadiant browWelsh#7,194
- IvorYew tree, or yew wood (archery)Welsh#7,679
- GwynnBlessed, fair, whiteWelsh#7,885
- Owinof uncertain originWelsh#8,243
- PowellSon of HowellWelsh#8,243
- ReceProbably a variant of Reese, from the Welsh personal name Rhys, meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'Welsh#8,243
- GladisOf uncertain originWelsh#8,860
- GwendolenOf disputed originWelsh#8,860
- AeronUncertainWelsh#8,910
- RhyseThough the spelling Rhyse is recent and rare, it is most likely a variant of Rhys, a Welsh name meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor' and also associated with the Welsh word for 'hero' or 'warrior', though its exact root is debatedWelsh#8,910
- SteffanCrown or garlandWelsh#8,910
- BronwenWhite breast, from the Welsh words for breast and whiteWelsh#9,457
- Emlynpossibly a Welsh feminine form of Emrys or a variant of EmilyWelsh#9,457
- GwynBlessed, fair, or whiteWelsh#9,457
- SyannaDerived from the name SianWelsh#9,457
- ValaOf uncertain originWelsh#9,457
- BrenPossibly derived from a Welsh word meaning 'hill' or 'mound', or functioning as a short form of Brennan or BrendanWelsh#9,714
- OwainPossibly derived from Welsh 'eoghunn', meaning 'youth' or 'well-born'Welsh#9,714
- AnwenVery beautifulWelsh#10,107
- MennaThe exact meaning is uncertainWelsh#10,107
- DylenPossibly a variant of Dylan, traditionally meaning 'son of the sea' in WelshWelsh#10,695
- IoanGod is graciousWelsh#10,695
- MadoxSon of Madoc (a Welsh name meaning 'fortunate' or 'goodly')Welsh#10,695
- MerlynOf uncertain originWelsh#10,695
- ElenDerived from the Greek name Helene, possibly meaning 'torch' or 'moon', though the exact origin is debatedWelsh#10,917
- GwendolineOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring' from Welsh elementsWelsh#10,917
- WendolynOf uncertain originWelsh#10,917
- GwennaWhite, fair, blessed, or holyWelsh#11,932
- Breninking (in Welsh)Welsh#12,008
- DelwynFair friend or bright friend, from the Welsh elements del (fair, bright) and gwyn (white, blessed)Welsh#12,008
- LoydOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of Lloyd, which derives from Welsh 'llwyd' meaning 'grey'Welsh#12,008
- VaughanOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'small' from Welsh bychanWelsh#12,008
- GwyndolynBlessed ring, or white ring, from Welsh elementsWelsh#13,208
- GwynneWhite, fair, blessedWelsh#13,208
- LinetteLittle lake or poolWelsh#13,208
- LynneVariant of Lynn, likely derived from a Welsh word meaning 'lake' or 'pool'Welsh#13,208
- MorgannOf uncertain originWelsh#14,942
- SianGod is graciousWelsh#14,942
- AnwynVery beautifulWelshgirl
- ArdythBurning bush, from a variant of the Welsh name ArddunWelshgirl
- BardIn Welsh, it means 'poet' or 'minstrel', referring to a professional poet in medieval Celtic cultureWelshboy
- BerwynOf uncertain originWelshboy
- BevanSon of Evan, with Evan being a Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Welshboy
- BevinOf uncertain originWelshgirl
- BranOf uncertain originWelshboy
- Brodricof uncertain originWelshboy
- CadelOf uncertain originWelshboy
- CadiPossibly a variant of Cady, which is a diminutive of Cadence, or a Welsh name meaning 'battle'Welshgirl
- CaronOf uncertain originWelshboy
- CarvinLittle friend or beloved, from Welsh 'caru' (to love) with the diminutive suffix -inWelshboy
- CerysLove, belovedWelshgirl
- DaiOf uncertain originWelshunisex
- DerynUncertainWelshgirl
- DylanaOf uncertain originWelshgirl
- Elerithe meaning is uncertainWelshgirl
- ElvetaPossibly a feminine form of Elvet, a Welsh name of uncertain meaning, or a variant of Elvira or ElvaWelshgirl
- Evannof uncertain originWelshunisex
- FloydeOf uncertain originWelshboy
- FloyedVariant spelling of Floyd, a name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Welsh 'llwyd' meaning 'gray' or 'gray-haired'Welshboy
- GaranPossibly derived from Welsh 'garw' meaning 'rough' or 'rugged'Welshboy
- GarrethOf uncertain origin, possibly a Welsh name meaning 'gentle' or a variant of GarethWelshboy
- GaynaNot definitively establishedWelshgirl
- GaynorSon of the fair-haired one, or white knightWelshunisex
- GladieA diminutive form of Gladys, itself a Welsh name meaning 'princess' or 'lame'Welshgirl
- GladineFeminine form of Glad, a short form of Gladys, which is derived from Welsh Gwladus meaning 'princess' or 'lady'Welshgirl
- GladyOf uncertain originWelshgirl
- GlaydsOf uncertain originWelshgirl
- Glenisof uncertain originWelshgirl
- GlennisOf debated originWelshunisex
- GlennysValley, glenWelshgirl
- Glenyslikely derived from Welsh place names meaning 'pure' or 'holy', though the exact meaning is uncertainWelshgirl
- GlynValley, glenWelshboy
- Glynisof uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Welsh word 'glan' meaning 'pure, holy'Welshgirl
- GlynnWelsh name meaning 'valley', though it may also be a variant of LynnWelshboy
- Glynnalikely a feminine form of the Welsh name Glynn, meaning valleyWelshgirl
- GlynnisOf uncertain originWelshgirl
- GraigOf uncertain originWelshboy
- GriffOne short form of Griffith, derived from the Welsh name Gruffudd, meaning 'strong lord' or 'princeWelshboy
- GuenevereOf debated originWelshgirl
- GwendaA Welsh feminine name, possibly meaning 'fair and holy' or derived from the element 'gwen' meaning 'white, blessed'Welshgirl
- GwendelynWhite ring, or blessed ringWelshgirl
- GwendlynWhite ring, fair bow, or blessed ringWelshgirl
- GwendolynePossibly derived from Welsh elements meaning 'white, fair' and 'ring' or 'brow'Welshgirl
- GwenettaPossibly a blend of Gwen and the suffix -etta, or a feminine form of GwennWelshgirl
- GwenithblessedWelshgirl
- GwenlynWhite ring or blessed ring, a Welsh compound nameWelshgirl
- GwennWhite, fair, or blessedWelshgirl
- GwennethBlessed ring, or fair and blessedWelshgirl
- Gwinof uncertain originWelshunisex
- GwynnethWelsh: blessed, happyWelshgirl
- IdellOf uncertain originWelshgirl
- JeffiferProbably a variant of Jennifer, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one' from Welsh originWelshgirl
- JeneferOf uncertain origin, likely a variant spelling of Jennifer, which is traditionally derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white fairyWelshgirl
- JennifierThis name is likely a variant spelling of Jennifer, which is traditionally understood to mean 'white wave' or 'fair one', derived from the Welsh name GwenhwyfarWelshgirl
- JennifrVariant spelling of Jennifer, which is of debated origin, possibly derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white waveWelshgirl
- JennipherWhite wave, fair phantomWelshgirl
- LetherOf uncertain originWelshgirl
- LevaughnOf uncertain originWelshboy
- LewellynOf uncertain originWelshboy
- LloydeGrey, grey-haired, or holyWelshboy
- Loyedof uncertain originWelshboy
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