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A dashing Welsh boy's name fitting into the fashionable category of names that mean gold.

The traditional Welsh name for Bardsey Island, located off the coast of North West Wales, Enlli is an short, sleek choice, given to a small number of girls most years …

A charming Welsh name with a great meaning, borne by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web.

As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his …

This ethereal Welsh word name has a sound as pretty and delicate as its floral namesake. Pronounced with a bright IRE sound like in Iris or an AYR sound like …

A unisex Welsh name with a bright, silverly hue, Eirian can be pronounced with either an AY sound at the beginning or an EYE sound, depending on region and dialect …

A rare Welsh name deriving from the name of a stream in Ceredigion, plus the productive -wen suffix.

An obscure Welsh saint for whom the village of Llanegryn, in north-west Wales, is named. His name is occasionally given to Welsh children.

This 1950s Welsh bird name sounds less dated than our fifties Robin.

An unusual Welsh name meaning "blessed oak".

A cute Welsh name with a strong meaning. This was the name of a 6th-century Welsh saint who founded Caergybi, or Holyhead in English. Welsh pop start Ian "H …

A mythological Welsh name with an intriguing sound, Ceridwen appears in several Welsh legends, in which she is an an enchantress and the owner of the cauldron of poetic inspiration …

A rare Welsh choice, and an original way to get the nickname Ken / Kenny.

Carder may well be used as a rarer form of popular Carter, though it was traditionally used as an occupational name in its own right, associated with the old occupation …

Not as well known as Calla Lilies, the Canna Lily is a tropical plant with large leaves and showy flowers; there was a 6th century Welsh Saint Canna, and it …

Cana is well-known to readers of the Bible as the city where Jesus performed his first miracle. If other place names, both modern and ancient, real and mythical, can …

An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.

A rare Welsh name with a wonderful meaning, Cadfael is the name of the detective monk character in Ellis Peters' medieval murder mysteries. It's usually pronounced CAD-vyle in …

Diminutive of Welsh Maredudd, the original (masculine) form of Meredith.

An unusual Welsh name with a cute meaning.

Reminiscent of well-established choices like Bella and Beulah, but also of trendy options like Baylor, Kayla, and Bailey, Bayla is a name with a variety of different origins. Also …

Derived from Welsh gwyn "white, fair" plus an intensifying prefix, Arwyn is a warm and unusual option.

Arwel is well-known in Wales from figures such as composers Arwel Hughes and Owain Arwel Hughes, and Rugby players Arwel Thomas and Arwel Robson — though not especially popular for …

This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit …

A traditional Welsh name that looks like a variant of Arden, but actually derives from the Welsh word for "beautiful".

This airy Welsh name, which has only been in use since the early 20th century, is formed of the intensifying prefix an- plus eira ("snow"), making it a wintry nature …

Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most …

Akiro is well used in Japan, the first name of famed director Kurosawa. Also transliterated as Akirou, it can mean "bright boy" or "man of autumn", depending on which Kanji …

Putting a Welsh spin on the trend for noble and title names.

Form of the Welsh name Owain, used by the 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes for his Arthurian tales.

Tegwen is a Welsh name that balances between clunky and mystical, sweet and tough. Created back in the 19th century by blending the element teg "beautiful, pretty", with the element …

An extremely rare Welsh name, blending the elements teg meaning "fair, beautiful, and pretty" and either bron meaning "breast" or fryn meaning "hill". A way to nickname Tiggy perhaps, or …

Tegan is a Welsh saint's name. While some may conflate it with the Irish Teagan, they have different roots and meanings though both are used for girls as well …

Early European import, well known in the 1940s via Norwegian skating movie star Sonja Henie, that has sailed back across the Atlantic, despite the rising popularity of other Russian names.

Siân is a Welsh feminine name, representing the Welsh form of Jane, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The circumflex accent over the 'a …

Rowlands is a Welsh patronymic surname that has occasionally been adopted as a masculine given name. Derived from the Welsh personal name Rowland (ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and …

Olwen is a Welsh favorite, the name of a legendary princess in what is believed to have been the earliest Arthurian romance, and in fact one of the first recorded …

A gentle name well used in Armenian families, unfamiliar here.

This name is well used in the Hispanic culture.

Mihangel is a Welsh variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' It preserves the traditional Welsh pronunciation and spelling pattern. While not …

… world. It represents Welsh cultural heritage and carries connotations of leadership and nobility. Modern parents might choose Merfyn to honor Welsh ancestry or for its distinctive sound and historical connections.

This mythical feeling Welsh name derives from a coastal region in Wales, Meirionnydd, meaning "land belonging to Meirion". In Welsh legend, Meirion was the grandson of the warrior prince Cunedda …

… uncommon outside Wales, giving it a distinctive cultural resonance. The name carries strong connections to Welsh heritage and language traditions, making it particularly meaningful for families with Welsh roots. Its …

Loti is the Welsh spelling of the diminutive Lottie.

Concise, multicultural, and well travelled, Lin is a deceptively simple looking choice with its roots in a variety of languages. As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, pronounced …

Related to the Welsh name Celyn (and ultimately a distant cousin of the English word Holly), this makes a rare and modern-sounding nature name. Outside of Cornwall, it may …

Alternative spelling of Welsh Carys or Greek Charis, found on British boxer Karriss Artingstall.

A lesser-known Welsh name with a beautiful sunny meaning.

A beautiful ancient Welsh name, the meaning of which is not entirely clear. It has been linked to the Welsh for salty, hallt or halenaidd. The "th" sound at the …

Gwynn is a Welsh name that can be used for either gender, though it has historically been more common for males. Derived from the Welsh word 'gwyn' meaning 'white,' 'fair …