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Family Tree Names - Welsh

queenalynna
By queenalynna
Updated Tue May 16 2023
My Dear Mum is a genealogist pro. Here are some of the Welsh names she's found.
  1. Angharad

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "much loved"

    • Description:

      This name dates back to Arthurian legend, in which Angharad was the lover of Percival, one of the Knights of the Round Table, and was used more recently for the name of the favorite wife of the warlord in Mad Max: Fury Road. It was quite popular in the Middle Ages and is still heard in Wales, but we doubt that even the glamorous Rosie Huntington-Whiteley could propel it to wider popularity.
  2. Avendreg
    • Brochwel
      • Cadel

        • Description:

          Cadel is a masculine name with Celtic and Welsh origins. Derived from the Welsh word 'cad' meaning 'battle,' it conveys strength and warrior-like qualities. Historically, it has connections to the surname Cadell, borne by Welsh rulers and nobility. The name gained modern recognition through Australian cyclist Cadel Evans, who won the Tour de France in 2011. While not among the most common names, Cadel offers an appealing combination of distinctive sound and historical depth. Its pronunciation (typically KAY-del or kuh-DEL) and relatively uncommon usage make it an attractive choice for parents seeking a strong, unique name with ancient roots.

      • Cadell

        • Origin:

          Welsh

        • Meaning:

          "battle"

        • Description:

          Cadell is a surname that is unlikely to win many supporters, except perhaps from parents looking for an alternative to Caden. But while Cadell is more distinctive, that L ending is weaker and less appealing than Caden's strong N.
      • Cadvan
        • Cadwallon
          • Gronway
            • Gwriad
              • Hywil
                • Llygad
                  • Meyric
                    • Nesta

                      • Origin:

                        Welsh variation of Agnes

                      • Description:

                        This is the most popular Welsh form of Agnes. Variants include Annest and Nest. There was an eleventh century Nest who was known as 'Helen of Wales' for her beauty and the problems it caused.
                    • Nest
                      • Rhys

                        • Origin:

                          Welsh

                        • Meaning:

                          "ardor"

                        • Description:

                          There's Rhys and there's Reese (now more popular for girls) and there's Reece, and we particularly like the traditional Welsh spelling, which entered the list in 2004, possibly influenced by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, of The Tudors, and Welsh-born actor Rhys Ifans.
                      • Rhodi
                        • Ririd
                          • Tanglwy
                            • Tanglwyst