Welsh Baby Names
117 Welsh names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 117 baby names with a welsh feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Welsh Girl Names
Brynlee#243 in the U.S.Hill meadow; a clearing on a hillElowyn#299 in the U.S.Elm tree; possibly fair brow — a Cornish or invented Celtic-style nameTeagan#341 in the U.S.From the Irish Tadhgan, a diminutive of Tadhg (poet), or from Welsh 'teg' (beautiful, fair) — mGwendolyn#360 in the U.S.From the Welsh elements 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'dolen' (ring, loop, link) or 'dwyn' Brynn#407 in the U.S.From Welsh bryn meaning hill; used as a given name particularly in Welsh and Welsh-American comMeredith#469 in the U.S.From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, composed of 'mawr' (great) and 'udd' (lord, ruler), mWinnie#475 in the U.S.Short form of Winifred, from the Welsh Gwenfrewi composed of 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and Jennifer#586 in the U.S.Cornish form of Guinevere, from Old Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen ('white,' 'fair,' 'blessJenna#679 in the U.S.Diminutive form of Jennifer or an independent form from the Cornish and Welsh Guinevere or GwenEllis#682 in the U.S.Welsh form of Elijah / Eliseus; from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh'Nia#702 in the U.S.In Swahili, Nia means 'purpose' and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; in Welsh it is aGwen#725 in the U.S.Welsh short form of Gwendolyn or Gwenllian, from the Welsh element gwen meaning 'white,' 'fair,Brynleigh#807 in the U.S.Burnt clearing or burnt meadow; a modern American spelling variant of Brinley or Brynley, from Dylan#808 in the U.S.Born of the ocean or son of the sea; from the Welsh Dylan Eil Ton, composed of Welsh elements mBraelynn#837 in the U.S.American compound name combining the Scottish Gaelic brae (hillside, slope) with the Welsh elemKendra#849 in the U.S.Possibly a feminine form of Kendrick, from Old English Cyneric meaning 'royal power' or 'greateMegan#889 in the U.S.Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Latin Margarita and Greek Margarites meaning pearl; the WelsGuinevere#899 in the U.S.From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen (white, fair, blessed) and hwyfar (smooth, soft, or phaWinifred#923 in the U.S.Anglicised form of Welsh Gwenfrewi, composed of gwen (white, fair, blessed) and frewi or frew (Brylee#992 in the U.S.Modern American blended name combining Brynn from Welsh bryn meaning hill with the suffix -lee Wendy#1097 in the U.S.Friend; invented or popularized by J. M. Barrie for Peter Pan; possibly a pet form of GwendolenEmmalyn#1122 in the U.S.Whole or universal (Emma) combined with lake or peaceful (-lyn from Welsh llyn); a compound of Maelyn#1185 in the U.S.Single-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lakeRaylynn#1201 in the U.S.Ray of light combined with -lynn (Welsh: lake); modern American compound nameEmberlyn#1251 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ember (a glowing fragment of fire) and -lyn (Welsh: lake, or English femininBrynley#1272 in the U.S.Burnt clearing or hillRhiannon#1310 in the U.S.Great queen, divine queenJenny#1388 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedReece#1431 in the U.S.Ardor, enthusiasm, passionate spiritMeghan#1446 in the U.S.Pearl, precious gemEmryn#1492 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely adapted from the Welsh Emrys (form of Ambrose, 'immortal') and shapeGwyneth#1788 in the U.S.Irish peopleWynn#1992 in the U.S.White, blessedTegan#2060 in the U.S.DarlingBryn#2098 in the U.S.Hill, moundAelin#2320 in the U.S.brow, brightnessLynnlee#2333 in the U.S.lake meadow or waterside clearingEira#2385 in the U.S.snowEvan#2775 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousWinnifred#2790 in the U.S.White, blessedEvanna#2892 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousSiana#3037 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Beth#3046 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheba: 'El' = God + 'sheva' = oath/abundance), meaning 'my GNiah#3099 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nia, meaning purpose (Swahili) or brightness or lustrous (Welsh, from NiaAriany#3117 in the U.S.Most holy or very holy, from the Welsh Arianrhod or related to the Welsh ariant meaning silver;Gwenyth#3125 in the U.S.Welsh variant spelling of Gwyneth, from the Welsh region name Gwynedd and the element 'gwyn' meCambri#3171 in the U.S.Derived from Cambria, the Latinised name for Wales, itself from Brittonic 'Cymru' meaning 'compAralynn#3217 in the U.S.Modern compound name blending Ara (from Germanic ara, meaning eagle) and Lynn (from Old EnglishGwenivere#3405 in the U.S.Variant of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar — gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus a second elemeGladys#3453 in the U.S.From Welsh Gwladus, possibly from gwlad, 'country, land', or a Welsh form of ClaudiaBronwyn#3510 in the U.S.Fair breast, white-bosomed (fair, pure); from Welsh bron, 'breast', and gwen, 'white, fair, bleGwenevere#3593 in the U.S.Variant of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar — gwen, 'white, fair', plus an element read as 'phaRhys#3622 in the U.S.Ardor, enthusiasm, fiery zeal; a Welsh name borne by medieval princes, here used for girlsArwyn#3639 in the U.S.From Welsh elements including arwyl/ar and gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed'; also echoing Tolkien'sElowynn#3702 in the U.S.Modern spelling blending Cornish Elowen, 'elm tree', with the Welsh -wynn, 'fair, blessed'Emrys#3705 in the U.S.Welsh form of Ambrose — from Greek ambrosios, 'immortal' — traditionally male, used for girlsKambree#3774 in the U.S.K-styled spelling of Cambree — from Cambria, the Latin name for Wales ('the homeland/compatriotRynn#4262 in the U.S.Modern one-syllable name echoing Wren (the bird) and -ryn endings (Welsh 'ruler/water' lines); Bowen#4383 in the U.S.From Welsh ap Owen, 'son of Owen' — Owen from 'young warrior' or 'well-born'; here for girlsKambrie#4409 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Cambria ('Wales') with a Kam-/-brie styling; no single fixed rootSiani#4441 in the U.S.From Welsh Siani — a pet form of Sian (the Welsh Jane/Jane), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is grac
Welsh Boy Names
Ellis#243 in the U.S.My God is the Lord; Jehovah is my GodBowen#266 in the U.S.Son of Owen; young warrior or well-born sonRhys#412 in the U.S.From Welsh Rhys meaning ardor, enthusiasm, or passion; a historic Welsh royal and warrior nameLewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combiniReece#460 in the U.S.Welsh name from 'Rhys,' meaning 'ardor,' 'enthusiasm,' or 'fiery spirit'; Reece is an AnglicizeKendrick#535 in the U.S.From the Welsh name Cynwrig, a compound of cyn ('chief, champion') and rig ('ruler, king'), meaMorgan#559 in the U.S.From Welsh Morgan, composed of mor ('sea') and cant ('circle') or gen ('bright, shining'), giviReese#603 in the U.S.Ardor, enthusiasm, fire; English form of Welsh Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm)Davis#668 in the U.S.Welsh and English patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew name David meaning bTrevor#680 in the U.S.From the Welsh place name Trefor, composed of tref meaning homestead, town, or village and mawrIdris#694 in the U.S.Ardent lord; studious one; from Arabic Idris meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious'; also a Welsh Marvin#699 in the U.S.Sea fortress; from Welsh Merfyn or Old English Mærwine, combining mær (sea or great) and wine (Dilan#805 in the U.S.Son of the sea or born of the ocean; a phonetic spelling variant of Dylan, from the Welsh dyn (Jones#811 in the U.S.Son of John or God is gracious; the most common Welsh surname, meaning son of John, where John Dillon#930 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dylan, from Welsh dy (great, large) and llanw (tide, sea); or from Irish GaArian#965 in the U.S.From Welsh arian meaning silver or money, a classic Welsh name; also related to Persian and SanMael#1057 in the U.S.Prince; chief; leader; from Breton/Welsh mael (prince, chief, leader)Emrys#1138 in the U.S.Immortal; from Welsh Emrys, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosia (immortal, divine, from aVaughn#1187 in the U.S.Small; little; from Welsh fychan (small, little, junior) — a diminutive suffix that became a suKye#1195 in the U.S.Earth; sea; a spelling variant of Kai, from Hawaiian kai (sea) or Welsh Cai/Kay (a form of the Merrick#1219 in the U.S.Ruler of the sea; Moorish personKendrix#1325 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerMaddux#1397 in the U.S.Beneficent, fortunate, goodTristen#1432 in the U.S.Tumult, noise; from TristanWynn#1927 in the U.S.Fair, white, or blessed; from the Old Welsh and Old English word wyn or gwyn meaning fair or whKadyn#2348 in the U.S.Fighter; son of Cadan; a Y-spelling variant of Kaden/Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadan (spirit of Broderick#2391 in the U.S.Son of Roderick; from Welsh ap Rhydderch (son of Rhydderch — whose name means famous ruler, froMervin#2408 in the U.S.Sea fortress; great lord; a variant of Marvin or Mervyn, from Welsh Myrddin (sea fortress) or ODaylin#2442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Day (light, the day) and -lin (Welsh: lake, or English feminine/soft suffix)Triston#2466 in the U.S.Tumult; noise; an -on spelling variant of Tristan, from Welsh Drystan (din, uproar) or Old FrenTegan#2513 in the U.S.darling, fair oneGareth#2637 in the U.S.ValourLlewyn#2927 in the U.S.LionPenn#2978 in the U.S.Enclosure or hill; from Old English penn meaning a fold or enclosure for animals, also related Elyan#3003 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; God is the LordMaddex#3245 in the U.S.Variant of Maddox, from Welsh Madog — a name usually read as 'fortunate, good'Evaan#3465 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Evan, the Welsh John — 'God is gracious' — in the long-vowel style of modeMacsen#3560 in the U.S.Welsh form of Maximus — Latin maximus, 'greatest' — borne by Magnus Maximus (Macsen Wledig) of Dewey#3613 in the U.S.From Welsh Dewi (David), 'beloved' — or an Americanized surname; borne by Admiral Dewey and phiMarvens#3647 in the U.S.Modern -s elaboration of Marvin — from Welsh, 'sea hill', or a form of Mervyn ('famous friend')Sion#3668 in the U.S.Welsh form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also a spelling of Zion, 'highest poinTaran#3670 in the U.S.From Brythonic/Welsh Taran, 'thunder' — linked to the Celtic thunder-god Taranis; also a modernCaio#3695 in the U.S.Welsh and Portuguese form of Gaius — an ancient Roman name, possibly 'to rejoice'Kendric#3728 in the U.S.K-less-c spelling of Kendrick — from Old English/Welsh roots read 'royal power' or 'chief hero'Kenyon#3729 in the U.S.From the Lancashire place/surname Kenyon — likely 'Ennion's mound' (Welsh personal name); colleAvan#3786 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avana, 'protection, favor' — or the Celtic river-word afon/Avon; routes layeredCalan#3796 in the U.S.From Welsh calan, 'first day of the month/season' (Calan Gaeaf, etc.) — or an anglicized CaolánTrevion#3964 in the U.S.Modern coinage extending Trevor — Welsh 'great homestead' — with the -ion finishKayn#4012 in the U.S.Spelling of Kane — Irish Ó Catháin, 'battle, warrior', or Welsh cain, 'beautiful/clear'; routesTaron#4045 in the U.S.Linked to Welsh Taran, 'thunder', or a modern Ta-/-ron coinage (Aaron echo); routes layeredTrevin#4171 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Trevor (Welsh 'big homestead/settlement') with an -in ending; routes layOwyn#4278 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Owen — Welsh, 'young warrior' or 'well-born, noble' (linked to Eugene)Dyland#4334 in the U.S.Modern coinage extending Dylan ('great tide, son of the sea') with a -d; routes layeredDevaughn#4445 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining De- to Vaughn (Welsh fychan, 'small, little'); no single fixed rootEdris#4448 in the U.S.From Arabic Idris/Edris — a prophet, often glossed 'interpreter, studious'; also a Welsh name (Griffyn#4456 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Griffin — from Welsh Gruffudd, 'strong lord/chief', and the mythical griffin (eag
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Popular Welsh baby names include Brynlee, Ellis, Bowen, Elowyn, Teagan, Gwendolyn. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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