By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 7 pages
of 7
Welsh
"idol, image"
Romantic and mysterious, Eluned's beauty and intelligence were legendary in Welsh legend; she was the handmaiden of the Lady of the Fountain in a Welsh Arthurian romance, who had a magic ring that…
"fair and good"
The Good Witch's first cousin.
Welsh, river name
The striking name of a Welsh river, Eleri feels as mystical as it does modern. A recent year saw it feature in the England and Wales Top 1000, with 49 babies given the name: of them, 29 were born in…
"silver, bright, brilliant, snow"
A modern, unisex Welsh name with a shiny feel, Eirian can mean "silver" (from Welsh arian ) or "snow, brilliant, bright" (from eira ). It may appeal to those who like rising star Eira, but want…
Edwynne is an uncommon feminine name that represents an elaborated feminine form of Edwin, an Anglo-Saxon name combining 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'wine' (friend), thus meaning 'wealthy friend' or…
Gwendolin is a feminine name of Welsh origin, representing a variant spelling of Gwendolyn. It derives from Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'dolen' meaning 'ring, bow.' This…
Edwynna is a feminine name derived from the Old English name Edwin, which combines 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' The feminine suffix '-na' transforms the traditionally…
Wendolen is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'wend' meaning 'to wander' and 'lind' meaning 'gentle' or 'soft.' It's a rare variation of the more common Wendeline or…
"wave"
St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and her feast day on January 25 is the equivalent of Valentine's day in Wales. The short form Dwyn may be more manageable for the non-Welsh.
Esylt is a feminine name of Welsh origin, being a variant spelling of Essyllt or Esyllt, which is the Welsh form of Isolde (or Iseult). The name is prominently featured in Arthurian legend and Celtic…
Sioned is a feminine Welsh name, the Welsh form of Janet, which ultimately derives from Jane/Joan (meaning 'God is gracious'). Pronounced roughly as 'SHON-ed' with a soft 'sh' sound, it has been used…
Sion, as a feminine name, is uncommon but carries rich historical significance. While more frequently used as a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'elevated' or 'highest point,' its feminine…
Jestina is a feminine name likely derived from the Latin name Justina, meaning 'just' or 'righteous.' The spelling variation with 'e' instead of 'u' gives it a connection to words like 'jest' or…
"love"
Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.
Spelling variation of Kerris or Cerys
This phonetic version of the Welsh Cerys might be easier for Americans, certainly, to understand, but it does lose some poetry in translation.
Diminutive of Dwynwen
Short, but still kind of a mouthful.
Diminutive of Gwenllian, Welsh
"white, flaxen"
While it may look like a variation of popular Leo, Llio is in fact a Welsh name, derived from Gwenllian, the medieval name of a legendary princess who is a national heroine in Wales. Given to a small…
Welsh, from Latin
"laurel"
This unusual and appealing form of Laura is popular in sections of Wales.
"dear light"
Lleucu is often considered the Welsh equivalent of Lucy, as it shares the same meaning of "light", and a similar sound. (Lwsi and Liwsi are the phonetic Welsh spellings of Lucy.) It's a statement…
"fair image"
A bit of a tongue-twister.
