LLEWELLYN  

Gender: M
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: "resembling a lion"

A common first name in Wales, with its distinctive Welsh double LL's; would make a daring choice, though some might find the ellen sound slightly feminine.

Variations:
Llywellyn, Llewelin, Lewis, Lew, Llewlyn, Llewelleyn, Lewellyn, Llewellen, Lewellen, Llewellin, Llywelyn, Llywellynn

Llewellyn is being discussed in our message boards:

• Seniors from 1962 yearbook
• Can't agree on a boys name
• Boys names to go with Ava and Violet
• Build a Name Together
• Family Of 15--Lots of Multiples Big Family Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Llewellyn:

• LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!
• WELSH NAMES: Beyond Gwyneth and Griffin