Welsh Names that Start With T

  1. Trevor
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "from the large village"
    • Description:

      Trevor, a British standard, took a long time to cross the Atlantic, but finally began its rise here in the 1980s. It is now a thoroughly naturalized citizen, though it still retains a touch of Anglo class.
  2. Tegan
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "darling, pretty"
    • Description:

      Tailored Tegan is a Welsh name, developed from the element teg meaning "beautiful, pretty". Sweet but tough, is interpreted to mean "darling, or favorite", and is also the Welsh word for toy.
  3. Taliesin
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "shining brow"
    • Description:

      This unusual Welsh mythological name just might appeal to architect parents wishing to honor Frank Lloyd Wright, who called his two famous residences Taliesin and Taliesin West.
  4. Tarian
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "shield"
    • Description:

      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 Wales, would be perfectly acceptable here for a boy.
  5. Teilo
    • Origin:

      Welsh, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Especially if you have Welsh roots, this prominent saint's name could be an interesting and more masculine alternative to Taylor.
  6. Tanwyn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "white fire"
    • Description:

      Tanwyn is a modern Welsh name that can work for either sex depending on the spelling -- wyn is the traditional boys' spelling, while wen as in Tanwen is the girls' version.

      Famous bearers include surfer Tanwyn Travers and the hero of a Victorian Welsh legend titled Envy Burns Itself.

  7. Tanwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "holy fire"
    • Description:

      Tanwen is a far more singular and colorful alternative to Bronwen.
  8. Taffy
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "beloved friend"
    • Description:

      A diminutive of the (male) name Dafydd, the Welsh form of David. In the US, it's strongly associated with the candy.
  9. Tudor
    • Origin:

      Welsh and Romanian variation of Theodore, Teodor, or Theodoric
    • Meaning:

      "gift from God; ruler of the people"
    • Description:

      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 in England and Wales, it is also used in Romania and Moldova.
  10. Trystan
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "noise or sorrowful"
    • Description:

      An alternative spelling of Tristan, and also the modern Welsh form of the legendary hero's name.
  11. Taliesin
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "shining brow"
    • Description:

      Taliesin is a name an architecture-minded parent could love, because of its close association with Frank Lloyd Wright.
  12. Tegwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "fair, white, beautiful"
    • Description:

      Tegwen is nowhere near as pretty as its meaning. Other -wen names -- Anwen, Bronwen, Rhonwen -- have more appeal.
  13. Tarian
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "shield"
    • Description:

      A distinctive name, originally male, that could be an updated tribute to Grandma Marian.
  14. Treva
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "large homestead"
    • Description:

      Trevor with a New York accent.
  15. Tewdwr
    • Origin:

      Welsh, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift from God; ruler of the people"
    • Description:

      A medieval Welsh form of Tudor. Rhys ap Tewdwr was an 11th-century king of Deheubarth in Wales
  16. Trefor
    • Description:

      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 Trefor. This name has deep roots in Welsh culture and is traditionally pronounced 'TREV-or' in Wales. Trefor remains relatively common in Wales but is uncommon elsewhere. The name has connections to Welsh geography, with several locations bearing the name. As with many Welsh names, Trefor experienced modest popularity within Wales but has rarely appeared on popularity charts in other English-speaking countries. The name represents Welsh heritage and carries connotations of community and significance within one's homeland.