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Welsh, Latin
"around the valley; rival"
Gentle and poetic and most often heard in Wales, Emlyn joins Emrys as soft, interesting alternatives to popular Em- names like Emmett and Emery. Sometimes viewed as a Welsh variation of Emiliano, it…
Cornish place and saint's name
Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St. Endellion. This intriguing ancient…
Eóghan is a traditional Irish masculine name, the original Gaelic form of Owen. Pronounced roughly as 'YO-an' or 'O-wan,' this name derives from the Old Irish 'Eógan,' meaning 'born of the yew tree'…
Foghlaidh is a masculine Irish Gaelic name with ancient Celtic roots. Pronounced approximately as 'FOW-lee' or 'FOY-la,' this distinctive name derives from the Irish word 'foghlaí' meaning…
Folant is a rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Eastern European origins. The name may be related to archaic terms meaning "wanderer" or "traveler," though its exact etymology remains…
Gabhan is a traditional Irish masculine name with Gaelic origins, pronounced approximately as 'GAV-awn' or 'GOW-an.' The name derives from the Gaelic word 'gabha' meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith,'…
Galyn is a masculine name with Celtic roots, derived from elements meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil.' It may also be related to the Welsh name Galen, which comes from the Greek word meaning 'healer.' This…
Celtic, meaning unknown
The connection to a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend gives this name a hint of nobility. Geraint Thomas was a Welsh cyclist who competed in the 2008 Olympics.
Welsh
"valley, glen"
Very popular in Wales; this could make a nice middle name in honor of a Grandpa Glenn.
"pure"
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 dancer,…
Gwallter is a traditional Welsh masculine name that serves as the Welsh equivalent of Walter. Derived from Germanic elements meaning "ruler of the army" (from "wald" meaning rule and "hari" meaning…
Welsh variation of William
"resolute protection"
The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.
If you want to go waaaaay beyond William, consider this Welsh form, which can also be spelled Gwilym, Gwilim, or Gwillym.
"fair, blessed"
Short, simple, gentle, undeniably Welsh but easy to spell and pronounce – there's a lot to like about this underused gem. In the States it's been almost exclusively female, perhaps due to the greater…
Gwynne is primarily a Welsh masculine name, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It is derived from the Welsh element "gwyn," meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." As a…
