Welsh Baby Names
- Siarl
Origin:
Welsh, from GermanMeaning:
"free man"Description:
The Welsh form of Charles.
- Sion
Origin:
Welsh variation of JohnMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
This Welsh form of John is pronounced Shaun. But most Americans certainly wouldn't know that.
- Sioned
Description:
Sioned is a feminine Welsh name, the Welsh form of Janet, which ultimately derives from Jane/Joan (meaning 'God is gracious'). Pronounced roughly as 'SHON-ed' with a soft 'sh' sound, it has been used in Wales for centuries and represents an important element of Welsh naming heritage. The name gained wider recognition through literary works and cultural exchanges but remains primarily associated with Welsh culture. Sioned has experienced consistent usage in Wales, occasionally rising in popularity during periods of heightened Welsh national identity. Outside Wales, it's encountered rarely, making it a distinctive choice that carries cultural significance. Its soft sounds combined with the strength of Welsh heritage give it a character that balances gentleness and resilience.
- Taliesin
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"shining brow"Description:
This unusual Welsh mythological name just might appeal to architect parents wishing to honor Frank Lloyd Wright, who called his two famous residences Taliesin and Taliesin West.
- Tanwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"holy fire"Description:
Tanwen is a far more singular and colorful alternative to Bronwen.
- Tanwyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white fire"Description:
Tanwyn is a modern Welsh name that can work for either sex depending on the spelling -- wyn is the traditional boys' spelling, while wen as in Tanwen is the girls' version.Famous bearers include surfer Tanwyn Travers and the hero of a Victorian Welsh legend titled Envy Burns Itself.
- Tarian
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"shield"Description:
Country singer Travis Tritt is partial to the letter T for his children's names: he has a Tyler, a Tristan, and a son named Tarian. Tarian is a unisex Welsh name which, though used more for girls in Wales, would be perfectly acceptable here for a boy.
- Teagan
Origin:
Irish or WelshMeaning:
"little poet or fair"Description:
Teagan is a cousin of trendy names Reagan and Keagan now given to girls about six times as often as boys. As an Irish name, it's a diminutive of the original Tadhg. Teagan may also be a variation of the Welsh Tegan, a saint's name that means fair.
- Wyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"fair, blessed"Description:
Extremely popular in Wales, where it began as a nickname for someone with fair hair or a fair face, this bright and simple name is a winner by its very nature. Can also be spelled Wynn, Winn or the very literal Win.