Welsh Baby Names
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Explore 439 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
Lynnette#6720 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Lynette — from the Welsh Eluned, variously 'an idol; an image' and 'a littleMerrick#6741 in the U.S.From a Welsh surname (Meurig, from Maurice) — variously 'fame and power' and 'Moorish; dark-skiAdda#6838 in the U.S.A short form of Adela/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also a Welsh name (linked to Analynn#6859 in the U.S.A compound of Ana ('grace; favour', Hebrew) and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall', Welsh); a compoundDylann#6915 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'son/child of the sea; the sea; the tide'; mostly a boys' namElis#6919 in the U.S.A Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias/Ellis — from Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God';Faelyn#6934 in the U.S.A modern blend of Fae ('a fairy', from Latin fata) with the -lyn ending ('a lake', from Welsh lMarylynn#7024 in the U.S.A compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Lynn ('a lakeQuinlynn#7064 in the U.S.A modern blend of Quinn ('descendant of Conn; chief; wisdom', Irish) and Lynn ('a lake; a waterYenifer#7120 in the U.S.A phonetic Hispanic spelling of Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white/fair; smooth; softAneira#7167 in the U.S.From the Welsh, variously 'much snow; very snowy' (an, intensifier, + eira, 'snow') and a feminCaris#7207 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm', and/or Welsh caru, 'to love' (carys, 'beloved, lovFayelynn#7243 in the U.S.A modern blend of Faye ('a fairy', from Latin fata) with the -lynn ending ('a lake', from WelshGweneth#7256 in the U.S.A spelling of the Welsh Gwyneth, from gwyn, 'blessed; fair; white; holy.' A classic Welsh name Jenifer#7282 in the U.S.Single-n spelling of Jennifer — from Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), 'white/fair and smooKambria#7302 in the U.S.A spelling of Cambria — the Latin name for Wales (from the Welsh Cymru, 'the land of compatriotLowyn#7355 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Lo- element with the -wyn ending (Welsh, 'fair; white; blessed'); no siRayelynn#7413 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read as 'a ray of light') with the -Angelyn#7514 in the U.S.Blend of Angel ('a messenger of God', Greek angelos) with the -lyn ending ('lake'); also echoesArlynn#7520 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Ar- element (echoing Arlene) with Lynn ('a lake; a pool', from Welsh Merlin#7758 in the U.S.From the Welsh Myrddin, variously 'a sea fortress' and 'a falcon (the merlin)' — the wizard of Noralynn#7795 in the U.S.A compound name — Nora (from Eleanor/Honora, variously 'light; honor') joined with Lynn ('a lakSianny#7875 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American name, variously echoing Sian (the Welsh form of Jane, 'God is gracious'Gwynn#8036 in the U.S.From the Welsh gwyn, 'white; fair; blessed; holy'; used for both sexes; here for girlsJenni#8078 in the U.S.A pet form of Jennifer — from the Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'fair, white, smooth; soft, holy' (Klynn#8176 in the U.S.A modern name, joining the initial K with Lynn ('a lake; a pool', from Welsh llyn); no single fMerrin#8186 in the U.S.A Cornish/Welsh name, variously linked to Morwenna, 'maiden; sea-(born)', and to the saint MerrTeigen#8309 in the U.S.Variously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('Brynli#8454 in the U.S.A spelling of Brinley — from the Old English, variously 'the burnt woodland/clearing' and (withBrynnly#8455 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the Welsh bryn, 'hill', with the -ly/-lee ('meadow') ending, in thCai#8457 in the U.S.A Welsh form of Kai — variously 'rejoice' (Welsh) and 'the sea' (Hawaiian kai); used for both sGraylynn#8540 in the U.S.A modern blend of Gray (a color/surname) and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall; a pool'); routes layerMeryn#8690 in the U.S.A spelling of Merryn/Merrin — a Cornish saint's name of uncertain meaning, variously linked to Rhaelynn#8758 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Rhae/Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read as 'a ray of light') with Arian#8928 in the U.S.From the Welsh arian, 'silver'; also a form of Ariana/Aryan; used for both sexes; here for girlBrynlynn#8969 in the U.S.A compound name — Bryn ('a hill', Welsh) joined with Lynn ('a lake/pool', Welsh); we note the cDaloni#8995 in the U.S.From Welsh dalen/dail, 'leaves' (linked to 'oak leaves'); also used as a modern coined name; roGladis#9065 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Gladys — from the Welsh Gwladys, variously 'a princess; royalty; ruler ovGracelynne#9067 in the U.S.A blend of Grace ('grace; favor; God's grace') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall; a pool'); routesGreylynn#9070 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Grey (the color/a grey-haired one, English) with a -lynn ending ('a poolGwendolen#9072 in the U.S.From the Welsh gwen, 'white; fair; blessed', + dolen, 'a ring; a bow/link' (or bann, 'a brow'),Heartlynn#9086 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Heart (the English word, a symbol of love) with a -lynn ending ('a pool/Meagan#9321 in the U.S.A spelling of Megan — a Welsh pet form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Reighlyn#9334 in the U.S.An ornate spelling of Raylyn — a blend of Rae ('a ewe; grace') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall')Rhyann#9338 in the U.S.A spelling of Ryan/Rhian — variously 'little king' (from the Irish surname) and 'a maiden' (WelNesta#9353 in the U.S.A Welsh form of Agnes — from the Greek hagne, 'pure; holy; chaste'Cari#9580 in the U.S.A pet form of Cara ('beloved', Latin/Italian), Caroline ('free'), or Carys ('beloved', Welsh); Emlyn#9649 in the U.S.A Welsh name, traditionally masculine (as in the region of Emlyn), sometimes linked to the LatiGlendy#9678 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, echoing Glenda ('good; holy', Welsh) and Glen ('a valley'); no single fGwyn#9681 in the U.S.From the Welsh gwyn/gwen, 'fair; white; blessed; holy'; used for both sexes; here for girls (a Brynlea#9733 in the U.S.A modern name built from the Welsh bryn, 'hill,' plus the English -lea/-leigh, 'meadow; clearinKambry#9769 in the U.S.A spelling of Cambry/Cambria — from Latin Cambria, 'Wales' (from the Welsh Cymru, 'the land of Gwenna#9840 in the U.S.From the Welsh gwen, 'white, fair, blessed,' the feminine of gwyn. Gwenna is a Breton and WelshMaddux#9850 in the U.S.From an Irish/Welsh surname, 'son of Madoc' (linked to Welsh, 'fortunate; good; a benefactor');Reanna#9959 in the U.S.A form of Rhiannon — from Welsh, 'great/divine queen' (linked to the goddess Rhiannon); also reRianne#9971 in the U.S.A form of Rhian/Riana, from the Welsh 'maiden' or Rhiannon ('great queen'); also read as a blenSkyelynn#10016 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Skye (the word sky, and the Isle of Skye) with the -lynn ending ('a lakeAnwen#10181 in the U.S.From the Welsh Anwen, 'very fair; very beautiful; very blessed' (an-, an intensifier, + gwen, 'Wendi#10192 in the U.S.A spelling of Wendy — coined/popularized by J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan (from 'friendy-wendy'), alsBrinn#10245 in the U.S.A spelling of Brynn/Bryn, from the Welsh bryn, 'hill; mound; high place.' A crisp one-syllable Dillan#10312 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan — from the Welsh, 'son of the sea; a great tide/flow'; more often a boys' nBronwen#10539 in the U.S.Bronwen is a true Welsh name from bron ('breast') and gwen ('white, fair, blessed') — traditionLyn#10579 in the U.S.A spelling of Lynn, from the Welsh llyn, 'lake; pool,' also read as a short form of Linda ('preMaddix#10582 in the U.S.A -ix spelling of Maddox — from the Welsh, 'a son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; a benefactor');Starlynn#10814 in the U.S.A modern blend of Star (the word, 'a star') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall'); routes layeredRhian#10882 in the U.S.A Welsh name Rhian, 'maiden; young woman,' also read as a short form of Rhiannon ('great queen;Brynlei#11121 in the U.S.A spelling of Brinley — from the Old English, variously 'the burnt woodland/clearing' and (withElen#11208 in the U.S.The Welsh form of Helen — from the Greek, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; also linked to a Ginebra#11268 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Guinevere — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'the white/fair phantom; smooth and Gwendoline#11277 in the U.S.A form of Gwendolyn — from the Welsh gwen, 'white; fair; blessed', + dolen, 'a ring/bow', henceJenicka#11352 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Jenica/Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'fair/white and smooth/soft'; aGwenevieve#11567 in the U.S.A blended form of Guinevere (Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white; fair; smooth') and Genevieve (French, 'tRosselyn#11728 in the U.S.A spelling of Roselyn/Rosalyn — blending Rose ('a rose', Latin) with the -lyn suffix (from LynnSkilynn#11797 in the U.S.A modern blend of Sky/Skye ('the sky', or the Scottish isle) with the -lynn suffix (from Lynn, Morgen#11854 in the U.S.A spelling of Morgan, a Welsh name linked to 'sea-born; bright sea; sea-circle' (as with MorganRiann#11906 in the U.S.A trimmed form of Rhiannon, the Welsh 'great queen; divine queen,' the name of a horse-goddess Winny#12047 in the U.S.Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconciBowyn#12359 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Bowen, from Welsh ab Owain — 'son of Owen'. Owen itself is usually read Brynlyn#12375 in the U.S.A modern American coinage. Bryn is a genuine Welsh word for a hill, used as a name in Wales; -lIola#12412 in the U.S.From the Greek Iola/Iole, 'violet; violet-colored; dawn'; also a Welsh feminine name. A soft viBrynly#12483 in the U.S.A spelling of Brinley, which pairs the Welsh bryn ('hill') with the English -ley ('meadow; cleaKaralynn#12525 in the U.S.A compound name — Kara ('beloved; dear', Latin/Italian cara) joined with a -lynn ending ('a pooEyra#12542 in the U.S.A short name of uncertain route: cited as Welsh (linked to eira, 'snow') and, separately, echoiIdris#12636 in the U.S.Idris is the name of a prophet in Islam, traditionally identified with Enoch; it is also a WelsKeri#12760 in the U.S.Keri is a spelling of Kerry (from the Irish county Ciarrai, 'people of Ciar,' where Ciar means Lynna#12890 in the U.S.An elaboration of Lynn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake', with a soft -a ending; also read as a short foMaddyx#12896 in the U.S.A respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' ('fortunate, benefactor'). It isMorgyn#13003 in the U.S.Morgyn is a modern respelling of Morgan, from Welsh mor ('sea') plus a second element usually rMorwenna#13007 in the U.S.A Cornish and Welsh name usually glossed 'maiden', from a root related to Welsh morwyn; some reWendolyn#13375 in the U.S.A form of Gwendolyn, from the Welsh gwen ('white; fair; blessed') and dolen ('ring; bow'). VintBreelynn#13483 in the U.S.A modern blend of Bree (variously 'a hill; strength; noble', a short form of Brianna/Brigid) wiAlyn#13532 in the U.S.Alyn is the name of a river in north-east Wales (Afon Alun) and of the district around it; as aGwyndolyn#13800 in the U.S.A spelling of Gwendolyn — from the Welsh, variously 'a white/blessed ring' and 'a fair bow' (gwDai#13823 in the U.S.Dai has several routes: a Welsh pet form of David ('beloved'); a Japanese element meaning 'greaDeryn#13876 in the U.S.Deryn is a Welsh name from the word deryn (a colloquial form of aderyn), 'bird'. It is used forDilyn#13893 in the U.S.Dilyn is a modern American respelling in the Dylan family; Welsh Dylan is usually read 'great tDyllan#13904 in the U.S.A respelled form of Dylan, a Welsh name usually read as 'great tide' or 'born of the sea' (Wels
Welsh Boy Names
Trevin#6772 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Trevor (Welsh 'big homestead/settlement') with an -in ending; routes layBowan#6860 in the U.S.An -a- spelling of Bowen — from the Welsh ap Owain, 'son of Owen' (Owen, 'young warrior; well-bBryn#6867 in the U.S.From Welsh bryn, 'a hill; a mound'; used for both sexes; here for boysHowell#6947 in the U.S.An Anglicized form of the Welsh Hywel — 'eminent; conspicuous; prominent'Owens#7086 in the U.S.A patronymic surname — 'the son of Owen' (Owen, variously 'a young warrior; well-born; noble', Brylin#7271 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Bry- opening (echoing Brian/Bryn, 'a hill; strength') to the -lin endiCrews#7291 in the U.S.From an English surname, variously 'a dweller by a ford or crossing' and 'from Crewe' (a place,Dyllan#7321 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'son of the sea; the sea; the tide; a great wave'Dylon#7322 in the U.S.-on spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'great tide; son of the sea'Elis#7326 in the U.S.The Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias (Elijah) — from Hebrew, 'the Lord (Yahweh) is my God'; alsGriff#7384 in the U.S.A short form of Griffith/Gruffudd — from Welsh, variously 'strong lord; chief' and 'strong gripRhysand#7567 in the U.S.A modern coined name, popularized by the character Rhysand in the A Court of Thorns and Roses sArwyn#7722 in the U.S.From Welsh, variously 'fair; fine' and 'a muse', and a masculine of Arwen; also echoes Tolkien'Kay#7951 in the U.S.Variously the Arthurian Sir Kay (from the Welsh Cai, perhaps 'rejoice') and a short form of K- Kendrik#8010 in the U.S.A spelling of Kendrick — from the Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal/bold ruler' (cyne, 'royAeron#8274 in the U.S.A Welsh name tied to the river Aeron and, by tradition, to Aeron, a figure linked to battle in Brysin#8395 in the U.S.A spelling of Bryson — from the English surname, 'son of Brice' (Brice variously 'speckled; ardBrysyn#8396 in the U.S.A spelling of Bryson — from the English surname, 'son of Brice' (Brice variously 'speckled; ardDylam#8434 in the U.S.-m spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'great tide; son of the sea'; routes layeredLeelynn#8644 in the U.S.A spelling of Leelyn — a modern blend of Lee ('a meadow; a clearing') and Lynn ('a lake; a wateOsian#8736 in the U.S.A Welsh form of Ossian/Oisin — from the Gaelic os, 'a deer/fawn', hence 'a little deer; a youngPowell#8751 in the U.S.From the Welsh surname Powell — 'son of Howell' (ap Hywell), Howell meaning 'eminent; conspicuoRece#8768 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Reese/Rhys, the Welsh name meaning 'ardour; enthusiasm; fiery.' The trimOwin#8805 in the U.S.A spelling of the Welsh Owen (Owain), generally read as 'young warrior' or 'well-born; noble', Trev#8848 in the U.S.A short form of Trevor — from the Welsh tref, 'a homestead/settlement', + mawr, 'great/big', heWeylin#8869 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Waylon and the Irish Faolan, 'a little wolf'; also linked to a Welsh 'sonTeigen#8875 in the U.S.A spelling of Teagan/Tegan — variously 'a little poet' (Irish, from the poet Tadhg) and 'fair; Trysten#8889 in the U.S.A spelling of Tristan — from the Celtic/Welsh Drystan, variously 'tumult; din' and (via the LatBohen#9036 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Bowen ('son of Owen', Welsh) and Owen ('young warrior; Breyson#9044 in the U.S.A spelling of Bryson — from the English surname, 'son of Brice' (Brice variously 'speckled; ardBron#9046 in the U.S.From the Welsh bron, 'a hill; a breast/slope'; also a short form of Auberon ('noble bear', GermBevan#9068 in the U.S.From the Welsh ab Evan, 'son of Evan' (Evan a Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious'); we note tCaedan#9088 in the U.S.A spelling of Caden/Kaden — variously 'son of Cadan' (Irish) and 'a fighter; a battle' (Welsh cDylin#9138 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan — from the Welsh, 'a son of the sea; a great tide/flow'; a legendary sea-goEvyn#9162 in the U.S.A spelling of Evan/Evin — the Welsh form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; Dhilan#9182 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan/Dhilan — variously 'the tide/sea; the son of the wave' (Welsh) and a SanskrEmerys#9216 in the U.S.A spelling of Emrys — the Welsh form of Ambrose, from the Greek ambrosios, 'immortal; divine'Javaughn#9256 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Ja- prefix with Vaughn (Welsh, 'small; little; junior'); routes layereGriffon#9267 in the U.S.A spelling of Griffin — variously from the Welsh Gruffudd ('strong lord/chief') and the Latin gRhyse#9517 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhys/Reese — from Welsh, 'ardor; enthusiasm; fiery; a fiery warrior'Seren#9570 in the U.S.From the Welsh seren, 'a star'; used for both sexes (more often for girls)Alyn#9612 in the U.S.A spelling of Alan (Welsh Alun), of Celtic/Breton origin, variously read as 'little rock,' 'hanWinn#9660 in the U.S.A short form of names with the wine element ('a friend', Old English, as in Edwin/Winston); alsAuryn#9806 in the U.S.From the Welsh aur, 'gold', hence 'golden'; also a fictional amulet name; used for both sexes; Zoen#9856 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Zoe ('life', Greek) and Owen ('a young warrior/noble', WelsBrynn#9865 in the U.S.From the Welsh bryn, 'a hill; a mound'; used for both sexes; here for boysCaedmon#9868 in the U.S.From the Old English/Welsh Caedmon — variously 'a wise warrior; a battle chief' (linked to cad,Eirian#9977 in the U.S.From Welsh eirian, 'bright, beautiful, splendid; silver'; used for both sexes; here for boysKendrixx#10213 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Kendrick — variously from Old English Cyneric, 'royal ruler; bold power'Hanes#10227 in the U.S.A surname used as a given name, from Hans/Johannes, 'God is gracious'; also the Welsh hanes, 'hLeelyn#10271 in the U.S.A modern blend of Lee ('a meadow; a clearing/wood') and Lynn ('a lake; a waterfall'); used for Maddoxx#10298 in the U.S.Maddoxx is a doubled-x spelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname from Madoc, meaning 'son of Madoc' oJestin#10307 in the U.S.A Welsh form/spelling of Justin, from the Latin Justus, 'just; fair; upright'Konway#10429 in the U.S.A spelling of Conway, variously from the Welsh River Conwy ('holy/reedy water') or the Irish, 'Madoc#10492 in the U.S.From the Welsh Madog/Madoc, likely from mad, 'fortunate; good; benevolent.' A legendary Welsh nMerlyn#10493 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Merlin, the Welsh Myrddin, understood as 'sea fort.' The name of the wizaTrevyn#10585 in the U.S.A spelling of Trevin/Trevor — from the Welsh tref, 'a town/homestead', + a second element, hencRhyz#10652 in the U.S.A stylized 'z' spelling near the Welsh Rhys, 'ardour; enthusiasm; a fiery warrior.' Keeps the WSteffan#10652 in the U.S.A Welsh and German spelling of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown, garland, wreath' — thTirion#10769 in the U.S.A Welsh name meaning 'gentle, kind, fair.' It also names a place in Tolkien's legendarium; the Bricen#10873 in the U.S.A spelling of Bryson/Brice — variously 'son of Brice' and from a saint's name (Brictius) often Dylann#11020 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan — from Welsh, 'son of the sea; the great tide; born of the ocean'Dylen#11021 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan — from the Welsh, 'a great wave/tide; the son of the sea' (dy, 'great', + lGaven#11122 in the U.S.A spelling of Gavin — from Gawain (Welsh Gwalchgwyn), variously 'a white hawk; a little falcon'Corwyn#11169 in the U.S.A spelling of Corwin/Corwen, an English surname read as 'friend of the heart' (cor, 'heart,' + Ioan#11185 in the U.S.A Welsh and Romanian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (via the Greek IKendryck#11369 in the U.S.A spelling of Kendrick — variously from the Welsh Cynwrig ('chief hero; royal ruler') and the EKenrick#11376 in the U.S.From Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal ruler' (cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bolKimball#11405 in the U.S.From the Welsh Cynbel — variously 'a war chief; a chief of warriors' and 'bold, brave' (cyn, 'cMaelan#11494 in the U.S.From the Welsh/Breton — variously from mael, 'a prince/chief', hence 'little prince'; also readMerrik#11535 in the U.S.A spelling of Merrick — variously from the Welsh Meurig (a form of Maurice) and Old Norse, 'famMerick#11665 in the U.S.A form of the surname Merrick (Welsh Meurig), itself a Welsh form of Maurice, from the Latin foRadnor#11681 in the U.S.From the Welsh place-and-surname Radnor (Radnorshire), from Old English read ('red') + ora ('baMadox#11749 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; benefMarvyn#11806 in the U.S.A -yn spelling of Marvin, from the Welsh Merfyn ('sea hill' or 'eminent marrow') or read as 'seTreveon#11867 in the U.S.A modern name with a Tre- opening (echoing Trevor, 'a great settlement/homestead', Welsh) and aRulon#12032 in the U.S.A name found especially in Welsh and Latter-day Saint (Mormon) heritage, sometimes linked to 'wUrian#12198 in the U.S.Urian may be a form of the Welsh Urien, a legendary sixth-century king of Rheged in Arthurian tCaron#12361 in the U.S.Variously from Welsh caru, 'to love; loved', and a French surname, 'dear; beloved'; used for boCadell#12585 in the U.S.Cadell is a Welsh name from cad ('battle') plus a diminutive or intensive element, giving a senDavies#12590 in the U.S.A Welsh patronymic surname, 'son of David' (David from the Hebrew for 'beloved'), used as a givCardiff#12603 in the U.S.Cardiff is the capital city of Wales; its Welsh name (Caerdydd) is generally read as 'fort on tEvon#12604 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Evan (the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and Yvon (a French namCarwyn#12605 in the U.S.Carwyn is a Welsh name from caru ('to love') plus gwyn ('blessed; fair; white'), read as 'blessDeian#12709 in the U.S.A Welsh affectionate name, sometimes a pet form of Dei (from David, 'beloved'); separately a RoIago#12732 in the U.S.A Spanish, Galician, and Welsh form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov ('supplanter; may God prEmris#12813 in the U.S.Emris is a spelling of the Welsh Emrys, the Welsh form of Ambrose, from the Greek ambrosios, 'iEwens#12836 in the U.S.Ewens reads as a form of Evan or Owen, Welsh names generally linked to 'young warrior' or 'wellGavan#12883 in the U.S.Gavan is a variant spelling of Gavin, a name of Welsh and Scottish tradition often linked to GaJonesy#12896 in the U.S.A pet form of the surname Jones, 'son of John' (John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'); usedKedrick#12993 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Cedric (variously 'bounty; loved; a chief') and Kendrick ('bold ruler; royalKerwin#13025 in the U.S.Variously from the Irish O Ciarmacain ('little dark one; dark-haired') and from Welsh ('a dear/Loyd#13159 in the U.S.A variant spelling of the Welsh Lloyd, from llwyd, 'grey; grey-haired,' a descriptive surname tMaddyx#13184 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maddox — a Welsh surname, 'son of Madoc', a name meaning 'fortunate; benMaddoc#13428 in the U.S.Maddoc is a spelling of Madog, an old Welsh name usually explained from mad, 'good, fortunate' Martyn#13467 in the U.S.Martyn is the Welsh spelling of Martin, from Latin Martinus, derived from Mars, the Roman god oMeric#13506 in the U.S.Meric is the Turkish name of the river known elsewhere as the Maritsa or Evros, used as a boy'sOwain#13536 in the U.S.A classic Welsh name, linked to the sense 'well-born; young warrior' (often connected to the LaOwynn#13674 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Owen, from Welsh Owain — usually glossed 'noble; well-born,' and sometimReiss#13749 in the U.S.Reiss is a German surname, variously explained as from Riese ('giant') or as a byname for someoVaughan#13759 in the U.S.From the Welsh bychan, 'small; little' (mutated to fychan/vaughan), originally a descriptive byRhodri#13763 in the U.S.From Welsh rhod ('wheel; circle') plus rhi ('ruler; king'), giving 'wheel ruler'. It was borne Rhy#13767 in the U.S.Rhy is a very short modern spelling, read most naturally as a clipped Rhys — the Welsh name mea
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