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Gwydion

♂ Boy

Pronounced GWID-ee-on /ˈɡwɪd.i.ɔn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh Gwydion, of uncertain meaning (variously 'born of trees' or linked to 'wisdom'); the Welsh magician, trickster, and hero of the Mabinogion; routes uncertain; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Born of trees; the wise one: Gwydion is a Welsh magician-hero. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'GWID-ee-on'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Welsh Gwydion, of uncertain meaning (variously 'born of trees' or linked to 'wisdom'); the Welsh magician, trickster, and hero of the Mabinogion; routes uncertain; we note the myth
U.S. rank (1994)#9330
1994 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Gwydion comes from the Welsh Gwydion, of uncertain meaning (variously 'born of trees' or linked to 'wisdom'); the magician-hero of the Mabinogion (routes uncertain, which we note the myth). A bold, classic name (said 'GWID-ee-on').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, born-of-trees at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Gwydion is variously 'born of trees' or linked to 'wisdom' in Welsh — the magician, trickster, and hero of the Mabinogion — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the myth; said 'GWID-ee-on').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Gwydion — Celtic mythology; routes uncertain

Variations

Gwidion

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gwydion mean?

Gwydion is Welsh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'born of trees' or linked to 'wisdom'); the magician-hero of the Mabinogion. The routes are uncertain. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Gwydion?

It's said GWID-ee-on /ˈɡwɪd.i.ɔn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gwydion a boy or girl name?

Gwydion is a boy's name.

How popular is Gwydion?

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

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