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Taliesin

♂ Boy

Pronounced tal-YES-in /tælˈjɛs.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh Taliesin, 'shining brow; radiant brow' (tal, 'brow/forehead', + iesin, 'shining/radiant'); the legendary Welsh bard reborn from Ceridwen's cauldron; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Shining brow; radiant brow: Taliesin is a legendary Welsh bard. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'tal-YES-in'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Welsh Taliesin, 'shining brow; radiant brow' (tal, 'brow/forehead', + iesin, 'shining/radiant'); the legendary Welsh bard reborn from Ceridwen's cauldron; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2025)#7624 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taliesin comes from the Welsh Taliesin, 'shining brow; radiant brow' (tal, 'brow', + iesin, 'shining/radiant'); the legendary Welsh bard (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'tal-YES-in').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also Frank Lloyd Wright's home). Rare, shining-brow at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Taliesin is 'shining brow; radiant brow' in Welsh (tal + iesin) — the legendary bard reborn from Ceridwen's cauldron of inspiration — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'tal-YES-in').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Taliesin — Celtic mythology; bard

Variations

Taliessin

Nicknames

Tal

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Ceridwen— the enchantress from whose cauldron he was reborn
Fionn— a fellow Celtic legend
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taliesin mean?

Taliesin is Welsh for 'shining brow; radiant brow' (tal + iesin); the legendary bard. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Taliesin?

It's said tal-YES-in /tælˈjɛs.ɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Taliesin a boy or girl name?

Taliesin is a boy's name.

How popular is Taliesin?

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

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