PRONOUNCED: eye RON wen or AYE ron wen. From Aeron and (g)wen ‘white, fair; blessed, holy’.
Welsh
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Afanen
PRONOUNCED: a-VAN-nun. Modern name from afanen ‘raspberry’.
Aneira
Aneira Meaning and Origin The name Aneira is a girl's name meaning "much snow" and is of Welsh origin. Aneira is light and beautiful, not to mention ancient and sophisticated. It’s the perfect name for a baby girl born or conceived in the winter. You may also...
Aneirin
♂ (Welsh) noble, honest.
Anwen
Anwen (ann-wen) is a Welsh girl’s name meaning: “fair, blessed”.
Arianwen
Derived from a Visigothic female given name, composed of ali ‘foreign’ and od ‘riches’.
Arwen
Arwen is a Welsh name meaning: “royal maiden”.
Avalon
Avalon is a Welsh name meaning: “island of apples”.
Berwyn
Berwyn Meaning and Origin The name Berwyn is a boy’s name meaning “fair head” and is of Welsh origin. From ancient Welsh name composed of barr ‘head’ and (g)wyn ‘white, fair’.
Bevan
Bevan is a girl’s Welsh name meaning: “son of evan”.
Bowen
Bowen Meaning and Origin Bowen is a boy's name of Welsh origin, meaning "son of Owen". Current popularity #394. Posts with the name Bowen: 50 Names for Boys That are Cool AF
Bran
Bran Meaning and Origin Bran (BRAHN or BRAN) is a boy’s name of Celtic origin meaning: “raven” or “crow”. Bran was popular in Ireland and Wales during the Middle Ages. In Welsh and Irish mythology, Bran is a mythological character, who was described as a giant-sized...
Branwen
Branwen Meaning and Origin The name Branwen is a girl's name meaning "blessed raven" and is of Welsh origin. Derived from Welsh bran “raven” and gwen “fair, white, blessed.” Posts with the name Branwen: 60 Goth Baby Names from the Darkside for Girls and...
Bryson
Bryson Meaning and Origin The name Bryson is a boy's name meaning "descendant of Brice" and is of Welsh origin. Current Popularity: #115. Posts with the name Bryson: 50 Southern Baby Names for Boys You’re Guaranteed to Fall for
Cadoc
♂ (Welsh) battle.
Cadogan
Cadogan Meaning and Origin Cadogan is a boy’s name of Welsh origin, meaning: “battle glory.” Anglicized form of Cadwgan from Old Welsh cad ‘battle’ and gwogawn ‘glory, distinction, or honor’.
Cambria
Cambria is a Latin girls place name meaning: “Wales”.
Caradoc
Caradoc Meaning and Origin The name Caradoc is a boy's name meaning "love" and is of Welsh origin. A respelling of Caradog from an ancient Celtic name derived from the root cār ‘love’.
Carwyn
Carwyn Meaning and Origin The name Carwyn is a boy's name meaning "loved, blessed" and is of Welsh origin. The modern compound of cār ‘love’ and (g)wyn ‘white, fair; blessed, holy’.
Carys
Carys Meaning and Origin Carys is a girl’s name that’s already big in UK and Wales but hasn’t yet taken off anywhere else, and we’re in love with the way it sounds when pronounced properly, kah-RISS. Plus, it’s short and sweet, so no nickname is necessary. The name...
Ceinwen
Ceinwen Meaning and Origin Ceinwen is a girl’s name meaning “lovely, blessed” and is of Welsh origin. From cain ‘fair, lovely’ and (g)wen ‘white, fair; blessed, holy.
Celyn
Celyn Meaning and Origin The name Celyn is a boy's name meaning "holly" and is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word meaning ‘holly.’
Ceridwen
Ceridwen Meaning and Origin Ceridwen is a girl's name meaning "poetry, blessed" and is of Welsh origin. Derived from cerdd ‘poetry and (g)wen ‘white, fair; blessed, holy’. Ceridwen was an enchantress in Welsh medieval legend. Many modern pagans regard Ceridwen as the...
Cledwyn
Cledwyn Meaning and Origin The name Cledwyn is a boy's name meaning "rough, blessed" and is of Welsh origin. Derived from caled ‘hard, rough’ and (g)wyn ‘white, fair; blessed, holy’.
Collins
Collins Meaning and Origin The name Collins is a unisex name. There are several origins of this name. Some believe that this name originates from a diminutive English form of Nicholas or as a surname meaning "son of Colin." Others say that it came from the Irish...
Cyfrin
Cyfrin Meaning and Origin The name Cyfrin is a boy's name meaning "sorcerer" and is of Welsh origin. A title that'll evoke the mysterious magical forests every time you look at your little boy. Posts with the name Cyfrin: Rare Magical and Enchanting Baby Names No One...
Davis
Davis Meaning and Origin Davis is a boy's name meaning "son of David" and is of Welsh origin. Current Popularity: #554. Posts with the name Davis: 50 Southern Baby Names That Are Charming and Timeless
Delwyn
♀ (Welsh) blessed, pretty.
Delyth
Delyth Meaning and Origin The name Delyth is a girl's name meaning "pretty, neat" and is of Welsh origin. Composed of del ‘pretty, neat’ and the ending -yth from an analogy of Welsh names. Posts with the name Delyth: These Baby Girl Names Are So Ancient You’ve...
Drystan
Drystan Meaning and Origin Drystan is a boy's name of Welsh origin, meaning "full of sorrow." Posts with the name Drystan: 100 Hauntingly Gorgeous Dark and Romantic Goth Baby Names
Dylan
Dylan is a Welsh boy’s or girl’s name meaning: “sea”. In Welsh mythology Dylan was known as the ‘god of the sea’.
Edwards
Edwards Meaning and Origin Edwards is a boy's name of English and Welsh origin, meaning "son of Edwards." Posts with the name Edwards: 100 Hauntingly Gorgeous Dark and Romantic Goth Baby Names
Eira
Eira Meaning and Origin The name Eira is a girl's name meaning "snow, merciful" and is of Welsh, Norwegian origin. As well as being a traditional Nordic unisex name, Eira also is a Welsh name, meaning "snow." Posts with the name Eira: 100 Girl Names You Haven’t Heard...
Ellis
Ellis is a boy’s or girl’s English name meaning: “benevolent”.
Eluned
Eluned Meaning and Origin Eluned is a girl's name meaning "idol, image" and is of Welsh origin. Derived from Welsh eilun 'image, idol'. Posts with the name Eluned: These Baby Girl Names Are So Ancient You’ve Probably Never Even Heard Them
Emrys
Emrys Meaning and Origin The name Emrys is a boy's name meaning "immortal one" and is of Welsh via Greek origin. Posts with the name Emrys: Whimsical & Enchanting Names for Boys 100 Hauntingly Gorgeous Dark and Romantic Goth Baby Names
Evan
Evan is a Welsh name meaning: “god is gracious”.
Evanna
Evanna Meaning and Origin Evanna is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "God is gracious". Posts with the name Evanna: 500 of the Prettiest Girl Names You’ve Ever Heard
Gareth
Gareth Meaning and Origin The name Gareth is a boy's name with unknown meaning and is of Welsh, Celtic origin. A boy’s Celtic name from Morte d’Arthur of uncertain meaning. Pet form: Gary.
Gavin
In Welsh the name Gavin means “white hawk”.
Gower
Gower Meaning and Origin The name Gower is a boy's name meaning "pure" and is of Welsh origin.
Guinevere
Guinevere is a Welsh name meaning: “fair, white and smooth”.
Iago
Iago Meaning and Origin The name Iago is a boy's name meaning "supplanter" and is of Welsh origin. Pronounced: ee-AH-go. Welsh and Galician form of Jacob from Latin Iacobus from the Hebrew name Ya’aqov.
Iestyn
Iestyn Meaning and Origin Iestyn is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "righteous." Posts with the name Iestyn: 100 Baby Names For Boys That Are Super Rare
Kendrick
Kendrick is a Welsh name meaning: “champion”.
Maddox
Maddox is a Welsh boy’s name meaning: “son of Madoc”.
Madoc
Madoc Meaning and Origin The name Madoc is a boy’s name meaning “fortunate” and is of Welsh origin. Also spelled Madog. Posts with the name Madoc: 100 Boy Names You Haven’t Heard Of 30 Cool Unusual Undiscovered Boy Names
Maxen
Maxen Meaning and Origin Maxen is a boy’s name of Welsh origin, meaning: “greatest.” Posts with the name Maxen: 25 Unique Middle Names for Boys
Merrick
Merrick Meaning and Origin Merrick is a boy’s name of Anglo-Welsh origin, meaning: “fame, power.” A name for the future ruler, Merrick, is a unique choice with a stately feel. Sounds regal to us! You may also like: Morrison, Montgomery, Morten
Morgan
Morgan is a Welsh name meaning: “sea circle”.
Morgana
Morgana is a Welsh name meaning: “sea circle”.
Morwenna
Morwenna Meaning and Origin The name Morwenna is a girl's name meaning "maiden" and is of Cornish and Welsh origin. From an Old Celtic personal name derived from Welsh morwyn ‘maiden’. Posts with the name Morwenna: 100 Girl Names You Haven’t Heard Of
Muirgen
Muirgen is a Welsh name meaning: “born of the sea”.
Nolwenn
Nolwenn Meaning and Origin The name Nolwenn is a girl's name meaning "shinning" and is of Welsh origin. Posts with the name Nolwenn: 100 Girl Names You Haven’t Heard Of
Olwen
Olwen Meaning and Origin Olwen is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "white footprint." Posts with the name Olwen: 100 Baby Names For Girls That Are Super Rare
Owen
Owen Meaning and Origin Owen is a unisex name meaning "young warrior" and is of Welsh origin. Current Popularity: #22 for a boy. Posts with the name Owen: 100 Gender Neutral Baby Names 100 Gender Neutral Baby Names 25 Short Boy Names to Add to Your List
Pierce
Pierce is an English name meaning: “son of Piers”.
Reese
Reese is a Welsh boy’s or girl’s name meaning: “ardent, fiery”.
Rhiannon
Rhiannon is a Welsh name meaning: “divine queen”.
Rhodri
Rhodri Meaning and Origin The name Rhodri is a boy's name meaning "wheel king" and is of Welsh origin. Posts with the name Rhodri: Whimsical & Enchanting Names for Boys
Rhoswen
Rhoswen is a Welsh name meaning: “white rose”.
Rhydian
Rhydian Meaning and Origin Rhydian is a boy's name of Welsh origin, meaning "red." Posts with the name Rhydian: 100 Hauntingly Gorgeous Dark and Romantic Goth Baby Names
Rhys
Rhys is a Welsh name for a boy or a girl meaning: “ardent, fiery”.
Romney
Romney Meaning and Origin The name Romney is a unisex name meaning "winding river" and is of Welsh origin. Posts with the name Romney: 60 Boho Names for Girls That Are As Unique As They Are Gorgeous
Seren
Seren Meaning and Origin The name Seren is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “star”. Posts with the name Seren: 10 Unique “S” Names for Girls Baby Names That Mean Moon and Stars
Taliesin
Taliesin Meaning and Origin Taliesin is a unisex name of Welsh origin, meaning "radiant brow." Posts with the name Taliesin: 100 Hauntingly Gorgeous Dark and Romantic Goth Baby Names
Teegan
Teegan is a Welsh name meaning: “fair”.
Treva
Treva Meaning and Origin Treva is a girl's name of English and Welsh origin meaning "prudent, great settlement." Posts with the name Treva: 100 Baby Names For Girls That Are Super Rare
Vaughan
Vaughan Meaning and Origin Vaughan is a boy’s name of Welsh origin, meaning: “small.” Originally a surname from Welsh adjective bychan ‘small’. This name is great as a sophisticated adult name choice and equally adorable for a little boy. Posts with the name Vaughan:...
Winifred
Winifred Meaning and Origin Winifred is a girl’s name of Welsh origin, meaning “blessed, reconciled.” Posts with the name Winifred: 60 Victorian Girls Names with Cute Nicknames
Yale
Yale Meaning and Origin The name Yale is a boy’s name meaning “fertile upland” and is of Welsh origin. Originally a surname from place name Iâl, meaning ‘fertile or arable upland’. It’s that rare name that is familiar, yet uncommon and distinctive. Posts with the name...