Welsh Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Welsh Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 377 Welsh baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Welsh Girl Names
  2. Welsh Boy Names
  3. Welsh Unisex Names

Welsh names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Welsh names

  • Welsh names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Welsh Girl Names

105 girl names of Welsh origin — showing top 105

1
Addylan
Noble
2
Arianeth
Silver
3
Arwyn
fair, blessed
4
Anyri
A form of the name 'Anri', meaning 'courage'
5
Aneira
shining, radiant
6
Bryna
fair, pure
7
Brynia
hill, mound
8
Bronwynn
Fair, blessed
9
Blodwyn
White flower
10
Bryndal
Hill or ridge; associated with the pen (hill)
11
Bellen
Beautiful
12
Brynlin
Hill or mound
13
Brynn
Hill, mound
14
Carys
Love, beloved.
15
Camalla
crooked nose; a form of the name 'camel' symbolizing patience and endurance
16
Cambri
Of Wales; From the land of Cambria
17
Cerridwen
Beautiful and excellent
18
Catha
means ‘pure’ or ‘clear’ in Scots Gaelic
19
Cyn
Hound; object of affection
20
Cynetha
pure
21
Collenn
young girl, maiden
22
Cydelia
A Welsh name with cultural significance
23
Cyprienne
A Welsh name with cultural significance
24
Derelys
A beloved or precious one
25
Deri
a form of the name 'Deryn' which means 'bird'; my darling or my beloved
26
Dymphia
A Welsh name with cultural significance
27
Eilonwy
The sparkling one
28
Elain
Noble
29
Eidy
Kindness, fullness
30
Eimly
Beloved
31
Eira
Welsh
32
Eyra
snow; pure, white
33
Gwenevere
white phantom
34
Gwenlyn
Fair circle or blessed ring
35
Guinnevere
white shadow
36
Gyneth
fair, white, or blessed
37
Gwendylon
blessed ring or fair, blessed one
38
Gwendolin
white ring, blessed ring
39
Gwenyvere
Fair white ghost; blessed.
40
Gwenivere
white phantom
41
Gweneva
fair, blessed
42
Gwynette
fair and blessed
43
Gwendoline
White, fair, blessed
44
Gwendelyn
blessed ring; white, fair
45
Gwendel
blessed ring
46
Gwynith
Blessed; fair and white
47
Gwynne
fair or blessed
48
Gwendy
The name means 'fair and blessed'.
49
Gwendlyn
blessed ring
50
Gwyndolyn
Blessed ring.
51
Gweneviere
white phantom
52
Gwynneth
blessed or fair
53
Glynice
Fair or beautiful.
54
Gwynavere
white enchantress; blessed ring
55
Gwenna
blessed, fair
56
Gwyndolin
Fair, blessed, white ring; it combines elements of 'gwen' (fair, white) and 'dolin' (ring).
57
Glennys
the valley
58
Gwenavere
Fair one; white enchantress.
59
Gwendoly
fair and blessed
60
Glyniss
jewel
61
Guinivere
Derived from 'Gwenhwyfar', meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'.
62
Gwynnevere
Meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'.
63
Gwendolynne
White circle or fair brow.
64
Gwennan
Fair, blessed
65
Glendoria
Valley of the sea
66
Gladina
A Welsh name with cultural significance
67
Glaudia
A Welsh name with cultural significance
68
Gliceria
A Welsh name with cultural significance
69
Glória
A Welsh name with cultural significance
70
Gülsina
A Welsh name with cultural significance
71
Keris
Love; Beloved
72
Kwynn
fair, blessed
73
Lynet
Derived from Elen, meaning 'nymph'
74
Lyneth
the light or the shining one
75
Llana
A variant of 'Elena', meaning 'bright, shining light'; A derivative of 'Lana', associated with 'wool', but often interpreted as soft or gentle
76
Megan
strong, noble, mighty
77
Merlynn
sea fortress
78
Merryn
sea hill
79
Meriel
Sea of bitterness
80
Morghann
sea circle
81
Morghen
Sea circle
82
Morganne
sea circle
83
Nann
grace; favor or grace
84
Parys
from Paris
85
Parri
a form of the name Pari
86
Prynn
A variation of 'Pryn' meaning 'a form of the place name or a hill'
87
Rhoslyn
rose pool or fountain
88
Rhian
Maiden; goddess
89
Rhiane
A variant of Rhiannon, meaning 'great queen' or 'divine feminine'.
90
Rhiannan
great queen or goddess
91
Rheanon
Maiden
92
Rhinda
rose
93
Rhianah
Maiden
94
Rhyannon
Great queen
95
Rhiana
A variant of Rhiannon, meaning 'great queen' or 'divine feminine'.
96
Rhond
Fair, pure
97
Roewyn
famous friend
98
Rhegan
little king or queen
99
Rhowan
A variation of Rowan, meaning 'little redhead' or 'from the rowan tree'.
100
Rhiyan
maiden, young girl, goddess
101
Sian
God is gracious
102
Siany
Derived from 'Sian', meaning 'God's grace'.
103
Sianny
God is gracious
104
Wynne
Fair, blessed; Joyful
105
Winefred
gwenfrewi

Welsh Boy Names

69 boy names of Welsh origin — showing top 69

1
Aeron
berry, fruit
2
Anwan
One who is male, man
3
Adain
Fire; Little rock or stone
4
Brishen
the one who brings joy
5
Bry
Hill; Strong; noble
6
Bryant
strong, virtuous
7
Brynt
hill, mound or eminence
8
Blaid
Carefree
9
Calan
A name associated with the new moon
10
Cad
A short form of the name Cadwaladr, meaning 'battle leader'.
11
Cadel
Little battle or to invoke the battle.
12
Corwyn
friend at heart
13
Coryion
a place name referring to a 'hilltop'
14
Dewie
Beloved, dear
15
Dyllin
Dear, beloved
16
Dyllan
Son of the Sea.
17
Deith
man of death
18
Davies
son of David
19
Dewin
The name means 'poet' or 'singer'.
20
Delwyn
a form of 'Deilwen', meaning 'beautiful or fair', derived from 'del' (fair) and 'wyn' (blessed or pure)
21
Dylian
Son of the sea, born from the sea
22
Elwyn
Old English
23
Eithen
Fire; Noble
24
Emryk
Ruler; King; Emperor
25
Gryffin
fierce, strong, and legendary creature
26
Glynn
Glen, valley
27
Garan
great, mighty
28
Garin
Hedge keeper
29
Griffith
strong chief
30
Gered
brave with a spear
31
Griff
Strong in faith
32
Hughlon
a variant of the name Hugh, meaning 'intellect', 'mind' or 'spirit'
33
Hughes
fire, spirit
34
Iory
Eagle
35
Ianto
gift from God
36
Iann
God is gracious
37
Jestyn
Just, fair
38
Kyvin
handsome, beloved; intelligent
39
Kendrik
royal ruler or champion
40
Kynan
ancient
41
Llewyn
Lion
42
Locryn
lake or water
43
Lewellyn
like a lion
44
Llewynn
The son of the moon
45
Maxsen
Maximus: 'greatest'.
46
Maddock
Son of the earth.; A variant of the Welsh personal name Madoc.
47
Merrick
Marshland estate
48
Madoc
Fortunate or blessed
49
Maes
son of the field
50
Nevyn
little saint or holy one
51
Owyn
Noble, fair, or bright
52
Pryson
prisoner, one who is held captive
53
Powell
son of Howell
54
Rheon
God is gracious
55
Rhyland
land near a river
56
Rhyis
passionate
57
Rhowen
young poet, a branch
58
Rhoen
Old Welsh
59
Shon
God is gracious
60
Saith
Happiness, Prosperity
61
Seith
Spear
62
Taliesin
shining brow
63
Trevel
to cross over; to traverse
64
Tarian
shield
65
Urian
God is my light
66
Vaughan
little
67
Vaugh
small
68
Yale
A fertile place.
69
Yestin
Just; fair

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Welsh Unisex Names

203 gender-neutral names of Welsh origin — showing top 120

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Alyn
Derived from a river name in Welsh culture.
2
Cyb
A Welsh name with cultural significance
3
Cychosz
A Welsh name with cultural significance
4
Cyde
A Welsh name with cultural significance
5
Cykana
A Welsh name with cultural significance
6
Cyma
A Welsh name with cultural significance
7
Cyme
A Welsh name with cultural significance
8
Cyna
A Welsh name with cultural significance
9
Cynan
A Welsh name with cultural significance
10
Cynar
A Welsh name with cultural significance
11
Cynera
A Welsh name with cultural significance
12
Cynth
A Welsh name with cultural significance
13
Cynthla
A Welsh name with cultural significance
14
Cynthy
A Welsh name with cultural significance
15
Cyprien
A Welsh name with cultural significance
16
Cyprio
A Welsh name with cultural significance
17
Cypro
A Welsh name with cultural significance
18
Cyprus-abby
A Welsh name with cultural significance
19
Cyprych
A Welsh name with cultural significance
20
Cyr
A Welsh name with cultural significance
21
Cyran
A Welsh name with cultural significance
22
Cyrgalis
A Welsh name with cultural significance
23
Cyriacos
A Welsh name with cultural significance
24
Cyriaque
A Welsh name with cultural significance
25
Cyrillus
A Welsh name with cultural significance
26
Cyrway
A Welsh name with cultural significance
27
Cyryl
A Welsh name with cultural significance
28
Dya
A Welsh name with cultural significance
29
Dyako
A Welsh name with cultural significance
30
Dyal
A Welsh name with cultural significance
31
Dyals
A Welsh name with cultural significance
32
Dyar
A Welsh name with cultural significance
33
Dyara
A Welsh name with cultural significance
34
Dyari
A Welsh name with cultural significance
35
Dyaymus
A Welsh name with cultural significance
36
Dybdal
A Welsh name with cultural significance
37
Dyche
A Welsh name with cultural significance
38
Dyches
A Welsh name with cultural significance
39
Dyckman
A Welsh name with cultural significance
40
Dycus
A Welsh name with cultural significance
41
Dydek
A Welsh name with cultural significance
42
Dye
A Welsh name with cultural significance
43
Dyess
A Welsh name with cultural significance
44
Dyfan
A Welsh name with cultural significance
45
Dyfed
A Welsh name with cultural significance
46
Dygal
A Welsh name with cultural significance
47
Dygall
A Welsh name with cultural significance
48
Dygert
A Welsh name with cultural significance
49
Dykas
A Welsh name with cultural significance
50
Dykes
A Welsh name with cultural significance
51
Dykstra
A Welsh name with cultural significance
52
Dyl
A Welsh name with cultural significance
53
Dylan-andrew
A Welsh name with cultural significance
54
Dylan-james
A Welsh name with cultural significance
55
Dylan-john
A Welsh name with cultural significance
56
Dylan-lee
A Welsh name with cultural significance
57
Dylan-mackie
A Welsh name with cultural significance
58
Dylan-mckenzie
A Welsh name with cultural significance
59
Dylan-rhys
A Welsh name with cultural significance
60
Dylan-thomas
A Welsh name with cultural significance
61
Dylaver
A Welsh name with cultural significance
62
Dylber
A Welsh name with cultural significance
63
Dylbere
A Welsh name with cultural significance
64
Dyles
A Welsh name with cultural significance
65
Dylis
A Welsh name with cultural significance
66
Dyllis
A Welsh name with cultural significance
67
Dylnn
A Welsh name with cultural significance
68
Dyma
A Welsh name with cultural significance
69
Dymoke
A Welsh name with cultural significance
70
Dymph
A Welsh name with cultural significance
71
Dympha
A Welsh name with cultural significance
72
Dymphy
A Welsh name with cultural significance
73
Dympna
A Welsh name with cultural significance
74
Dyre
A Welsh name with cultural significance
75
Dysart
A Welsh name with cultural significance
76
Dyte
A Welsh name with cultural significance
77
Dytrell
A Welsh name with cultural significance
78
Dyun
A Welsh name with cultural significance
79
Erian
great man
80
Gwinn
fair, blessed
81
Glaab
A Welsh name with cultural significance
82
Gladd
A Welsh name with cultural significance
83
Gladdie
A Welsh name with cultural significance
84
Gladdings
A Welsh name with cultural significance
85
Gladdy
A Welsh name with cultural significance
86
Gladi
A Welsh name with cultural significance
87
Gladimyr
A Welsh name with cultural significance
88
Gladkowski
A Welsh name with cultural significance
89
Gladney
A Welsh name with cultural significance
90
Gladon
A Welsh name with cultural significance
91
Glain
A Welsh name with cultural significance
92
Glan
A Welsh name with cultural significance
93
Glancy
A Welsh name with cultural significance
94
Gland
A Welsh name with cultural significance
95
Glanti
A Welsh name with cultural significance
96
Glanton
A Welsh name with cultural significance
97
Glantz
A Welsh name with cultural significance
98
Glanville
A Welsh name with cultural significance
99
Glarum
A Welsh name with cultural significance
100
Glaser
A Welsh name with cultural significance
101
Glasgo
A Welsh name with cultural significance
102
Glaspy
A Welsh name with cultural significance
103
Glassburn
A Welsh name with cultural significance
104
Glassco
A Welsh name with cultural significance
105
Glassman
A Welsh name with cultural significance
106
Glatzmayer
A Welsh name with cultural significance
107
Glauca
A Welsh name with cultural significance
108
Glauco
A Welsh name with cultural significance
109
Glaum
A Welsh name with cultural significance
110
Glavin
A Welsh name with cultural significance
111
Glawson
A Welsh name with cultural significance
112
Glaze
A Welsh name with cultural significance
113
Glazier
A Welsh name with cultural significance
114
Gleaton
A Welsh name with cultural significance
115
Glebs
A Welsh name with cultural significance
116
Gleeson
A Welsh name with cultural significance
117
Gleich
A Welsh name with cultural significance
118
Glen-andrew
A Welsh name with cultural significance
119
Glendower
A Welsh name with cultural significance
120
Glenine
A Welsh name with cultural significance

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