Welsh Names
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Prys
Welsh
"son of Rhys"
The Welsh way to spell Price, which is more complicated but elevates it beyond the monetary realm.
Rheinallt
Rheinallt is a masculine Welsh name with historical significance in Welsh culture. It derives from the Old Germanic name Reginald, which combines 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule), meaning…
Rhisiart
Welsh from German
"brave ruler"
Welsh form of Richard.
Rhydderch
Rhydderch is a masculine Welsh name with ancient Celtic roots. It derives from the elements 'rhudd' meaning 'red' or 'crimson' and 'derch' meaning 'splendid' or 'magnificent.' Historically, it was…
Romney
Welsh
"winding river"
With the fashion for all names Rom, this strong surname with ties to Old Master painter George has new possibilities. Obviously, it now has more political associations than artistic.
Sawyl
Welsh, from Hebrew
"told by God"
The Welsh form of Samuel.
Wyn
Welsh
"fair, blessed"
Extremely popular in Wales, where it began as a nickname for someone with fair hair or a fair face, this bright and simple name is a winner by its very nature. Can also be spelled Wynn, Winn or the…
Seren
Polish
"serene"
Seren, meaning "star", is one of the top girls' names in Wales, but as a boys' name it has a different derivation. It's a rare Polish form of the Latin Serenus, mostly used to refer to the Saint and…
Siâm
Welsh variation of James
We don't think a boy would want to be called a sham.
Siôn
Welsh variation of John
A more authentic -- and difficult -- version of Sean.
Siôr
Welsh variation of George
A nice beachy name, but one that would require constant explanation.
Sulien
Welsh
"sun born"
Said to be the name of the most learned man in ancient Wales, in this country it would be open to mispronunciation, making it rhyme with Julien.
Taliesin
Welsh
"shining brow"
Poetic and handsome with a hint of mystique and magic around it, this rugged Welsh name may appeal as an alternative to Tristan or Taran. Meaning "shining, radiant brow", the name is associated with…
Tarian
Welsh
"shield"
Country singer Travis Tritt is partial to the letter T for his children's names: he has a Tyler, a Tristan, and a son named Tarian. Tarian is a unisex Welsh name which, though used more for girls in…
Teilo
Welsh, meaning unknown
Especially if you have Welsh roots, this prominent saint's name could be an interesting and more masculine alternative to Taylor.
Tewdwr
Welsh, from Greek
"gift from God; ruler of the people"
A medieval Welsh form of Tudor. Rhys ap Tewdwr was an 11th-century king of Deheubarth in Wales
Tudor
Welsh and Romanian variation of Theodore, Teodor, or Theodoric
"gift from God; ruler of the people"
Known as a British royal family line as well as a style of architecture, this name feels both solemn and formidable, but with an intriguing "dark-academia" feel to it too. Currently in the Top 1000…
Trefor
Trefor is a masculine Welsh name derived from the Welsh elements 'tref' meaning 'town' or 'homestead' and 'mawr' meaning 'great' or 'big,' which evolved to 'Trefmawr' and eventually shortened to…
Urien
Welsh
"of privileged birth"
Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.
Folant
Folant is a rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Eastern European origins. The name may be related to archaic terms meaning "wanderer" or "traveler," though its exact etymology remains…