Pet Names · Dog Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Welsh
"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.
Welsh variation of Justin
Unusual twist -- but everyone will hear it as Justin -- or jester.
"love"
Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.
French
"flaxen haired"
Although the accent in Linnet is on the first syllable, it could be confused with the dated Lynette.
Welsh, from Latin
"laurel"
This unusual and appealing form of Laura is popular in sections of Wales.
English
"ruler's hill"
Rarely heard surname name that lacks the lightness of other o-ending names.
"fair image"
A bit of a tongue-twister.
Morys is a masculine name of Welsh origin, representing a traditional Welsh form of 'Maurice.' The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Mauritius,' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish,' referring…
"chief, lady"
A sweet yet substantial name of Welsh origin, Nerys has the fresh feel of Carys, but the vintage charm of Mavis, Morag, and Lois. Likely borrowing from the Welsh element nêr meaning "lord, chief",…
Welsh variation of Agnes
This is the most popular Welsh form of Agnes. Variants include Annest and Nest. There was an eleventh century Nest who was known as 'Helen of Wales' for her beauty and the problems it caused.
"new pond"
An obscure possibility...for a girl.
Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.
Welsh diminutive of Aneurin
"honor"
This can make an unusual yet simple middle name choice, especially for anyone with family ties to Wales.
"white footprint"
Olwen is a Welsh favorite, the name of a legendary princess in what is believed to have been the earliest Arthurian romance, and in fact one of the first recorded examples of Welsh prose. In this…
"son of Harry"
Parry is quite common in Wales, often as a surname, but would inevitably be misunderstood as Perry or even Harry.
"queen"
A bit too close to "quandary" and "queen".
"queen's settlement"
Quirky and cute.
"maiden"
Popular in Wales, but likely to be mispronounced as Ryan here.
"wheel, circle"
Rhodri, the name of an important ninth century Welsh king known as Rhodri the Great, a renowned warrior who was the ancestor of many of the later dynasties of Wales, was revived in modern Wales. Has…
