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A well-to-do English surname with a comedic undertone, thanks to the Griswold family of National Lampoon's Vacation. In most instances, Griswold is derived from the Old English …

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 …

A well-established (if rare) Hawaiian name that combines two trendy names: Elijah and Kai.

This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.

The Welsh form of Tristan, and the name of a counselor to King Arthur.

Underused Welsh -wyn name with a solid sound and namesake.

A Welsh cognate (or variant) of the more familiar Conan, this form has been historically borne by a number of Welsh kings and princes and was the bardic name of …

A Welsh name passed down from ancient history: the first known Coel was a leader in Romano-British times, who became a figure of medieval legend. Coel Hen (Coel the …

The Welsh version of Katie... if it's not too catty for you.

A Welsh place name, possibly from the caru root, meaning "love, affection", Caron could work as a way to honor a Karen with a twist. It can also be used …

The Welsh word for "love" and a term of endearment turned modern word-name, Cariad is a sweet possibility that might work well as a name for a February or …

A Welsh saint, the son or grandson of a local king called Caw/Cai. It seems that Caian may be a derivative of that name, which is derived from Caius …

A Welsh saint who is the namesake of the village of St Breock in Cornwall, and is also venerated in Brittany. The name is a diminutive of Briafael ("mighty prince …

A Welsh saint who is the namesake of the village of St Breock in Cornwall, and is also venerated in Brittany. The name is a diminutive of Briafael ("mighty prince …

A Welsh take on the trend for royalty names, which a few parents in Wales have started to use in recent years.

A Welsh word name with a pretty nature meaning.

This Welsh surname might be an interesting alternative to the popular Evan, though that Bev beginning conjures up a fifty-five-year-old woman named Beverly.

The Welsh and Breton word for the artistic muse or inspiration, Awen is a subtly magical feeling choice, connected to poetry and creativity. Given to a handful of babies most …

Many Welsh rivers make great baby names, like Aled and Teifi. Artro is a particularly appealing one, combining fashionable sounds of Arthur and O-ending boy names.

This Welsh name, also used in France, is the name of a 6th century saint who went to Brittany and established abbeys. Armel has a pleasant and familiar sound, making …

Relatively well-used in Puerto Rico, where it resembles common Basque names like Alaia and Anaia. With the sharp rise of Alaia in the US in recent years as well …

You may well wonder what a "bustard" is, given the odd meaning of this widely-used Arabic name. It's a large bird. Usman is widely used throughout Muslim communities …

An obscure Welsh saint said to have traveled to Wales from Armorica (now Brittany in the north of France) during the time of King Arthur.

The well-loved, sassy and headstrong fairy Tinker Bell is one of the most recognizable Disney characters. Her name, however, is not the most useable for a baby in real …

A medieval Welsh form of Tudor. Rhys ap Tewdwr was an 11th-century king of Deheubarth in Wales

Never as well known as that other Roman numeral name, Octavius, Tertius just might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a really obscure name with the patina of antiquity …

Another increasingly well-used, more feminine form of Riley, this one is particularly popular in the South. Ryleigh, along with Rylee, have been rising in popularity in recent years. Ryleigh …

Romy may well be on the rise for girls but Romey entered the UK Top 1000 for boys in 2023. With its gentle sounds, similar to Roman, Remy, and Rowan …

A modern Welsh name coming from the Welsh word for "rose".

Rayen is well-known in Chile, and sometimes seen in the Netherlands, as a Mapuche girls name meaning flower. This name could be an alternative to people who like Ryan …

Quori may well be a creative spelling of Cory, which, as a feminine name, likely comes from the Latin Kore, meaning "maiden". Alternatively, it could be a form of the …

… While the pronunciation (muh-VAHN-wee) wouldn't be intuitive to those unfamiliar with the Welsh language or with Welsh names, the name is given to a small handful of …

A pretty Welsh name with potential, especially for those who enjoy Maven, Maeve, and Mira. Occasionally used in Wales, a notable bearer is Welsh singer Meinir Gwilym. Likely meaning "maiden …

A distinctively Welsh name that's feeling more and more usable these days.

Very rare Welsh name that is occasionally heard as a first name.

Keely is well-used in modern Ireland, also found as Keeley and Keela. The boys' form is Keelan. Largely unknown in the US, this could make an interesting update for …

Keeley is well-used in modern Ireland, also found as Keely and Keela. The boys' form is Keelan. Largely unknown in the US, this could make an interesting update for …

In the well-known Dutch children's book series Jip and Janneke, Jip is a boy, but this cutesy nickname name can traditionally be used on both girls and boys.

An old Welsh royal name, of which the English surname Howell is an Anglicized form.

Henry is well and truly back in style. The classic returned to the Top 10 in the US in 2021 for the first time in over a century, and as …

A bold Welsh name with a gentle meaning, Heddwyn is notably associated with the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans, who died at Passchendaele during World War One. He used Hedd Wyn …

A contemporary Welsh name, Hafwen is made up of the popular wen element of Bronwen, Gwyneth, and similar, and haf, the Welsh word for "summer". Appearing quietly and sporadically in …

The modern Welsh name for the River Severn, the longest river in Britain, which partly forms the border between England and Wales. Both Severn and Hafren come from the ancient …

The original Welsh spelling of Griffith, and a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought the English.

A classic Welsh name, softer than Griffin and friendlier to spell than Gruffudd - that hasn't had as much love as it deserves elsewhere. Namesakes range from medieval kings to …

This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury …

A rugged Welsh name, reminiscent of Griffin, Gerard, and Gideon, Gethin is a familiar choice in the UK when it ranks in the Top 1000. Notable bearers include Game of …

A rare Welsh form of Flora and Fleur, ultimately taken from the Latin flos, this floral choice is given to a handful of girls most years in Wales. To date …

Ferenc is well used in Hungary, where it has the intriguing nickname Ferko, it has been associated with the playwright Molnar.

Philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft had a younger sister named Everina. Her daughter Mary Shelley also used the name for her daughter, Clara Everina Shelley (1817-1818).