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A famous bearer is Carwyn Jones, leader of the Welsh Labour Party and First Minister of Wales since 2009. Feminine version is Carwen.

Cari is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Welsh, it derives from "caru" meaning "to love," making it essentially mean "beloved." It also functions as a diminutive of Caroline …

Cai is a name with rich multicultural origins. In Welsh, it means 'rejoice' and is a form of the Arthurian knight Sir Kay. In Chinese, Cai (蔡) is a respected …

Brynnleigh is a contemporary feminine name that combines the Welsh element 'bryn' meaning 'hill' with the popular suffix '-leigh,' creating a modern elaboration of the shorter name Brynn. This combination …

Brynah appears to be a modern elaboration of the Welsh name Bryn, meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' with a feminized ending. This contemporary creation maintains the Celtic roots of its foundation …

Brinn is a feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily Welsh and Irish. It likely derives from Welsh elements meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' or possibly from the Irish word 'bron' meaning …

Branwyll is an uncommon masculine name with Celtic and Welsh roots. It likely derives from elements meaning 'raven' (bran) combined with 'wild' or 'desired' (gwyll), though interpretations vary. This rare …

In the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, a medieval Welsh tale, Blodeuedd (meaning "flowers") was a woman created out of flowers to be the wife of Lleu Llaw Gyffes. After …

O-ending boy names are on trend, and the Welsh language provides some interesting lesser-used ones...such as Beuno. St Beuno lived in the sixth century, established a monastery …

This unusual name with a lovely meaning works surprisingly well outside its Armenia.

Bento is a diminutive of Benedito, meaning "blessed" or "well spoken of". Popular in Brazil and used as a given name, a nickname, and a surname, the name Bento is …

A melodic and poetic choice, derived from Awen, a Welsh and Breton name, associated with the artistic muse and inspiration. Borne by a 9th century saint (and sister to Saint …

Arianwynne is a feminine name that combines elements of Welsh and Celtic origins. It appears to be a creative variant of Arianwen, where 'arian' means 'silver' and 'gwen' means 'white …

Arianwynn is a feminine name that combines elements from Welsh naming traditions. It appears to blend 'Arian,' meaning 'silver' in Welsh, with the suffix 'wynn,' which relates to 'white,' 'fair …

Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen combines the pretty Welsh element gwen with the silvery arian, giving it a metallic and shining meaning. The name is sometimes listed as one …

Traditionally written with an accent (Álvaro), this is a well-used Spanish saint's name with a lot of flair that could definitely cross over to more general usage. It …

… rising fast, and its "ae" spelling gives it a somewhat fantasy/alternative look to non-Welsh speakers. It is part of several Welsh names for birds, such as llinos goch …

A bright, stylish name with a modern feel, Ziah may well be an alternative spelling of Hebrew Ziya meaning "splendor" or "light", though it may equally be a short form …

Likely an elaboration of the multicultural Yara, an Arabic name well-used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries meaning "butterfly" or "helper" (or possibly "water nymph" from its Tupi origins …

Winiefrida is an elaborate variant of Winifred, a name with Welsh origins meaning 'blessed reconciliation' or 'friend of peace.' The name combines the Welsh elements 'gwyn' (fair, blessed, white) and …

Treavor is a variation of the name Trevor, which has Welsh origins meaning "large settlement" or "prudent." This alternative spelling gives the classic name a slightly more distinctive appearance while …

Is there a more fitting choice for your unique and well, special little girl? For six sets of parents one recent year, the answer was no.

Sioni is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Welsh tradition, it's related to 'Sion,' the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' In Polynesian contexts, particularly …

Sekou, also written as Sékou, is a given name as well as a title synonymous with the Arabic Sheikh. It comes from the Fula language of West Africa, and is …

A name seen in the Punjab regions of India, and well used in the Indian diaspora, with a fabulous sound and meaning. Canadian author Rupinder Gill and Indian singer Rupinder …

Rossy is a versatile name with multiple origin possibilities, functioning well as a masculine given name though sometimes used for all genders. As a masculine name, it may serve as …

Ezequiel or Ezekiel may be a Hebrew name, but it's well-used among Spanish speakers. Quiel is a short form favored in Spanish countries.

The name of an 8th century king of Sussex, as well as several other Anglo-Saxon noblemen. A unique route to cool nickname Ozzy.

Niah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Welsh mythology, Niah relates to Annwn, the otherworld or underworld. In Hebrew, it may be connected to the name Nehemiah …

You may never have known a Nettie personally, but there well might be one hidden in your family history, considering that she was a Top 100 name until 1901 and …

Morrgan is a masculine name variant of Morgan, which has Welsh and Celtic origins meaning 'sea-born,' 'sea-circle,' or 'bright sea.' The doubled 'r' spelling is less common than …

Merridith is a variant spelling of Meredith, a name with Welsh origins meaning "great lord" or "sea protector." Originally a male name in Wales (from the elements "mawredd" meaning greatness …

Meredeth is a variant spelling of Meredith, a name with Welsh origins. Traditionally a male name in Wales, it derives from the Welsh name Maredudd, meaning 'great lord' or 'sea …

Mercer is one fashionable occupational name that can work as well for girls as boys, perhaps because of the soft c or the conventionally feminine nickname Mercy.

Megen represents a variant spelling of Megan, which is the Welsh diminutive form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' This alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while giving the name a more …

Also spelled Madog, which was the name of an early Welshman, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, reputed to have been the first European to discover North America in 1155. Maddox, the …

Macson can either be a spelling variation of Macsen, the Welsh form of the Roman name Maximus; or simply a modern invention combining the cool elements Mac- and -son. And …

Llon is an extremely rare masculine name that may have Welsh origins, possibly related to the Welsh word 'llon' meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful.' The unusual double 'l' beginning is characteristic …

A Lithuanian word name with a sweet nature meaning, as well as a month name.

Lilting and light, Liara is a contemporary choice with a well established sound. First appearing in the US stats back in the 90s,it took off in 2012 when the …

Khairiah may sound cool and contemporary, but it is a well-established Arabic girl name, derived from the word kayr, connecting it to goodness, charity, and kindness. It also provided …

Katana is a male name in Old Persian and a well-used word in Japanese, but as a girls' name is these days found more often as Kitana, the name …

Helyn is a feminine name that represents a medieval or Welsh variant spelling of Helen, derived from Greek origins meaning 'shining light' or 'bright one.' This distinctive spelling gives a …

A form of Heinrich or Henrike (Henry in English), as well as of their feminine counterparts. Now most commonly feminine, and especially popular for girls in Germany in the 1960s …

If you want to go waaaaay beyond William, consider this Welsh form, which can also be spelled Gwilym, Gwilim, or Gwillym.

… a name with Welsh origins meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring.' It derives from the Welsh elements 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'dolen' (ring, loop). The name appears in Welsh …

Actress Gates McFadden proves this surname can work just as well for girls as boys. It joins an impressive lineup of celebrity babies with similar names, including Hillary Duff's …

Galon is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Welsh tradition, it may derive from 'galon' meaning 'heart,' symbolizing courage and emotional depth. Another interpretation links it to an …

Forden is a rare masculine name with potential roots in Welsh or English surname traditions. As a surname, it likely originated as a locational name referring to someone from a …

Fiorello is one of the few floral names that works well for a boy. The colorful three-term World War II New York Mayor La Guardia made this one famous …