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Ceridwen

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Pronounced keh-RID-wen /kɛˈrɪd.wɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh Ceridwen, of uncertain meaning (variously 'blessed poetry' or 'fair and crooked one'); the Welsh enchantress who keeps the cauldron of inspiration; routes uncertain; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Blessed poetry; the enchantress: Ceridwen is a Welsh enchantress. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'keh-RID-wen'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Welsh Ceridwen, of uncertain meaning (variously 'blessed poetry' or 'fair and crooked one'); the Welsh enchantress who keeps the cauldron of inspiration; routes uncertain; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2016)#16776
2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Ceridwen comes from the Welsh Ceridwen, of uncertain meaning (variously 'blessed poetry' or 'fair and crooked one'); the enchantress of the cauldron of inspiration (routes uncertain, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'keh-RID-wen').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, blessed-poetry at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ceridwen is variously 'blessed poetry' or 'fair and crooked one' in Welsh — the enchantress who keeps the cauldron of inspiration (Awen) — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the myth; said 'keh-RID-wen').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ceridwen — Celtic mythology; routes uncertain

Variations

CerridwenKerridwen

Nicknames

Ceri

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If you like Ceridwen…

Taliesin— the bard born from her cauldron
Rhiannon— a fellow Welsh goddess
Imogen— shares the -en ending
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Epona— another Celtic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ceridwen mean?

Ceridwen is Welsh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'blessed poetry' or 'fair and crooked one'); the enchantress of the cauldron of inspiration. The routes are uncertain. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Ceridwen?

It's said keh-RID-wen /kɛˈrɪd.wɛn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ceridwen a boy or girl name?

Ceridwen is a girl's name.

How popular is Ceridwen?

Ceridwen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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