Bleddyn

An unusual two-syllable choice, with a cool, animal related meaning, Bleddyn combines the Old Welsh word for "wolf", with a diminutive suffix, giving it the overall meaning of "wolf cub" or "young wolf". While those unfamiliar with Welsh pronunciation may assume this choice is a little gory, the dd is said the English th sound, found in words like then.

Borne by an 11th-century Welsh king, more recent bearers have included rugby players Bleddyn Bowen, Bleddyn Williams, and Bleddyn Taylor. In the latest England and Wales name stats, Bleddyn was given to nine boys, ranking alongside Bellamy, Dane, Eoghan, Farley, and Jonty in the same year.

Pronounced BLED-in.