Welsh Names
These names occur in the mythologies and legends of Wales.
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Welsh
63Taran is a Welsh masculine name meaning "thunder", derived from the old Celtic root *toranos. The name appears briefly in the Second Branch of the Mabinogi, a collection of medieval Welsh tales. It is cognate to the Gaul...
Uther is a name of Welsh origin, derived from Welsh Uthyr, which comes from the word uthr meaning “terrible” or “awesome.” In Arthurian legend, Uther Pendragon is the father of King Arthur, making him a pivotal figure in...
Uthyr is the Welsh form of the name Uther, best known from the Arthurian cycle. The original Welsh name Uthyr derives from the adjective uthr, meaning “terrible” or “dreadful,” which reflects the formidable nature of the...