Llew

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Welsh
"lion, leader"

Llew Origin and Meaning

The name Llew is a boy's name meaning "lion, leader".

Welsh for "lion", or a nickname for Llewelyn. Could make a cooler substitute for the blander Lou.

Famous People Named Llew

  • Llew Llaw GyffesWelsh mythological hero
  • Llew SmithWelsh MP

Llew in Pop Culture

  • Short for Llewellyn
  • The Winter Prince is Elizabeth Wein's retelling of the Arthurian story of Mordred (here Medraut)detailing Medraut's complicated, intense relationship with his legitimate half,brother Lleu.