Enfys Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Enfys

The Welsh name Enfys is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for girls. With the beautiful meaning "rainbow", it is a rare choice in the UK, given to just a handful of babies each year, with 7 girls receiving the name in the most recent stats.

Enfys for girls

Pronounced EHN-viss, it is a relatively modern name, first appearing in the 19th century, and with the rise of similar Emrys and its appearance in the movie Solo: A Star Wars Story, it may have a chance of catching on. In fact, it did see a boost in 2019, after the film was released, when it was given to 17 babies.

Enfys for boys

The Welsh name Enfys is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used as a feminine name. It is rare even in the United Kingdom, used on only a handful of children each year.

Pronounced EN-vis.