Corgi Names

The delicate and haunting Welsh Rhonwen is still a rarity in the U.S., where her English version Rowena is better known, but would be a lovely choice for any parent in search of a name that was both unusual and traditional, classically feminine yet strong.
 Though <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/168/irish-names">Irish names</a> have long been popular in America, <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/172/welsh-names">Welsh names</a> are just beginning to be noticed and we see them as a wave of the future. In medieval Welsh poetry, Rhonwen is called "the Mother of the English Nation," and Rhonwen Baganes was a heroine of Welsh folklore. A soft and gentle name, Rhonwen's meaning -- slender and fair -- evokes the image of a lovely, light-haired girl. Other appealing 'wen' choices include Aelwen, Arianwen, Branwen, Bronwen. Gwendolen, Olwen and Tanwen. Just don't be tempted to change the 'wen' to 'wyn', which would transform it into a male name.

Rhonwen

If you're looking for an unusual alternative to all those Rose names, Rhoswen might be a good choice. This name has the soft sounds we've come to love from the Welsh language but is still not as familiar as Bronwen and Rhiannon.

Rhoswen

With the fashion for all names Rom, this strong surname with ties to Old Master painter George has new possibilities. Obviously, it now has more political associations than artistic.

Romney

You can call your daughter Sugar, but it's probably best to keep it as a term of endearment. For sweet names, you try Dulcie, Honey, Mitsu, Amai, Sherine, Melita, Eulalia, or Melina, but Sugar does work as a generic nickname.
 
A handful of babies have been registered as 'Sugar' over the years.

Sugar

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

Taffy

Tanwen is a far more singular and colorful alternative to Bronwen. 

Tanwen

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.

Tanwyn

Tiny is an endearing feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It directly references small stature or youthfulness, deriving from the English word meaning "very small." Historically, it often served as an affectionate nickname for Christina, Martina, or other names ending with "-tina." As a standalone first name, Tiny remains quite uncommon, sometimes chosen for its sweet simplicity and distinctive quality. The name peaked in limited usage during the early 20th century but never achieved mainstream popularity. Tiny conveys qualities of delicacy, charm, and uniqueness, though some may prefer it as a nickname rather than a legal name.

Tiny

Torvald, not to be confused with Torvill of skating fame, is a Norse name which might be of interest to parents looking for Thor-related options. Torvald is most familiar in the English-speaking world as the infuriatingly sexist husband of Nora in Ibsen's play A Doll's House, which may account for its low usage. However, Linus Torvalds, inventor of Linux , might put the name into a more positive light, especially in Silicon Valley.

Torvald

A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.

Viceroy

Vulcan was the Roman god of fire (from which, volcano) and metalworking, but this name is now more familiar as the pointy-eared humanoids on "Star Trek," represented by Mr. Spock.

Vulcan

Walda

An appellation that couldn't be more Ivy League or sound less Welsh. The name of the University is taken from the surname of college benefactor Elihu Yale. In the movie Manhattan, Yale Pollack is the name of Woody Allen's best friend. The Hebrew Yael is not related.

Yale

Tolkien may have been inspired by this unisex name of a Celtic goddess of war. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas named his daughter the variation Aeronwy. With <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/433/goddess-baby-names">goddess names</a> so hot for baby girls, this ethereal choice is one to consider.

Aeron

Corgi names might be Welsh, since the breed originated in Wales, or related to royalty, as corgis were the Queen's favorite dog breed. Queen Elizabeth had corgis with names such as Susan, Holly, Monty, Linnet, Emma, and Willow.

 are Luna and Winston. Along with Winston, 

 that are disproportionately common include Gus, Watson, and Wally. 

 that are especially popular for the breed include Foxy, Honey, and Eevee. 

 include Dewey, Rhonda, Regis, and Taffy.

Corgi owners love to use funny, old-fashioned names for their dogs, and there are many 

 that could be a perfect fit. Consider Enid, Floyd, Gerald, Gladys, Mervin, or Winifred.

If you're adopting a corgi into your family, explore our extensive selection of names for corgis.

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