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Welsh
"fair, white, blessed"
Welsh heritage choice that's rare today even in its native land.
"sad, tumult"
The Welsh form of Tristan, and the name of a counselor to King Arthur.
Welsh, Latin
"around the valley; rival"
Gentle and poetic and most often heard in Wales, Emlyn joins Emrys as soft, interesting alternatives to popular Em- names like Emmett and Emery. Sometimes viewed as a Welsh variation of Emiliano, it…
Welsh from French
"pledge of peace"
The Welsh form of Geoffrey.
"valley, glen"
Very popular in Wales; this could make a nice middle name in honor of a Grandpa Glenn.
"pure"
This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury dancer,…
Welsh variation of William
"resolute protection"
The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.
"fair, blessed"
Short, simple, gentle, undeniably Welsh but easy to spell and pronounce – there's a lot to like about this underused gem. In the States it's been almost exclusively female, perhaps due to the greater…
"blessed peace"
A bold Welsh name with a gentle meaning, Heddwyn is notably associated with the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans, who died at Passchendaele during World War One. He used Hedd Wyn as his Bardic name, having…
Hillery is a masculine name with English origins, though it's now used for both genders with slightly different spelling variations (Hillary being more common for females). The name derives from…
Ilar is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of the Welsh name Ilar, related to Hilary, which derives from the Latin 'hilaris' meaning 'cheerful' or…
Huw is a traditional Welsh masculine name, representing the Welsh form of Hugh. Derived from the Germanic element "hug" meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit," Huw carries connotations of intelligence…
Wmffre is a masculine Welsh name that represents the Welsh adaptation of the Germanic name Humphrey. In Welsh orthography, 'W' often functions as a vowel, giving this name a pronunciation closer to…
Welsh variation of John
Ieuan was in the England & Wales Top 300 from the late 90s until the late-2000s, but in other countries, the pronunciation and spelling would be troublesome.
"archer"
Ifor seems to make more sense in its Anglicized version, Ivor.
"weathy lord"
Rhythmic Welsh nickname name, derived from the Welsh royal name Iorwerth, which has sometimes been anglicized as Edward.
Inek is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, 'inek' means 'cow,' though it's not commonly used as a personal name in Turkey. In some African cultures, particularly in Nigeria…
Iwan is a masculine name that serves as the Welsh, Polish, and Belarusian variant of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This version maintains the…
Welsh variation of Justin
Unusual twist -- but everyone will hear it as Justin -- or jester.
"bright water"
Occult name for babies born under water signs -- Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio.