CERYS  

Gender: F
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: "love"

Common name in Wales -- it's pronounced ker-is and also spelled Carys -- that's all but unknown in the U.S. Certainly an attractive choice ripe for export.

Cerys is being discussed in our message boards:

• Name suggestions needed, please!
• Names we like but can't use... what do you suggest?
• Twins!
• Create A Class Of Girls
• ABC makeover (Girls)

Read Nameberry blog posts about Cerys:

• WELSH NAMES: Beyond Gwyneth and Griffin