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130Aderyn is a modern Welsh female name that directly translates to "bird" in the Welsh language. As a given name, it reflects a trend in Welsh naming practices of adopting nature-related vocabulary words, particularly thos...
Aerona is a Welsh feminine given name, functioning as a variant of Aeron. The name Aeron itself derives from either the River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, which takes its name from the hypothetical Celtic goddess Agrona,...
Aeronwen is a Welsh feminine given name, formed by combining the river or divine name Aeron with the Welsh element gwen, meaning "white, blessed" or "fair". The resulting name thus signifies "blessed Aeron" or "white one...
Aeronwy is a Welsh female given name, an extended form of Aeron. The name Aeron itself derives from the River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, flowing into Cardigan Bay near Aberaeron. River names in Celtic traditions often c...
Afon is a Welsh feminine name of recent origin, meaning "river" in the Welsh language. Directly derived from the common Welsh noun afon (pronounced AH-von), this name belongs to a modern tradition of nature-inspired give...
Alis is the Welsh form of Alice. As a name popular in Wales, it reflects the adaptation of the Continental name Alice into the Welsh linguistic tradition. The root Alice itself derives from the Old French Aalis, a short...
Aneira is a feminine Welsh name with a poetic and evocative etymology. It is primarily considered a feminine form of Aneirin, a name famously borne by a 6th-century Brythonic poet, also known as Neirin or Aneurin, who is...
Angharad is a feminine name of Welsh origin, deeply rooted in the mythology and history of Wales. It derives from an Old Welsh name recorded in various forms such as Acgarat and Ancarat. The name literally means "much lo...
Anwen is a Welsh feminine given name that means "very beautiful" in the Welsh language. It is derived from the intensive prefix an- combined with gwen "white, blessed". The name reflects a common pattern in Welsh onomast...
Arianwen is a Welsh feminine given name, combining the elements arian meaning "silver" and gwen meaning "white, blessed." This name has roots in early medieval Welsh tradition, as it belonged to a 5th-century saint who w...
Bethan is a Welsh feminine given name, typically considered a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name is pronounced [ˈbɛθan] in Welsh.EtymologyThe name derives from Elizabeth, which traces its roots to the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁ...
Betrys is the Welsh form of the name Beatrice, itself derived from the Latin Beatrix, meaning "she who brings happiness" or "blessed one." This name has roots in early Christianity and was popularized across Europe throu...
Blodeuyn is a feminine Welsh name meaning "flower". Derived from the Welsh word blodeuyn (literally “flower”), it shares its roots with blod, an element meaning “flower.” The name is closely related to Blodeuwedd, the na...
Blodwen is a Welsh female name meaning "white flowers," derived from the elements blodau ("flowers") and gwen ("white, blessed"). The name is also the title of an opera composed in 1878 by Dr. Joseph Parry, with a libret...
Branwen is a Welsh feminine name meaning "white raven", derived from the Old Welsh elements bran "raven" and gwen "white, blessed". Rooted in Celtic mythology, the name is most famously borne by Branwen, the daughter of...
Briallen is a modern Welsh female first name derived from the Welsh word briallu, meaning "primrose". The primrose, a delicate early-blooming flower, lends the name a natural, poetic quality that aligns with the Welsh tr...
Bron is a Welsh feminine short form of Bronwen. It represents a clipped variant of the longer name, retaining the recognizable first element while omitting the second. While Bronwen itself is derived from Welsh bron mean...
Bronwen is a Welsh feminine given name. It is seemingly derived from the Welsh elements bron meaning “breast” and gwen meaning “white, blessed”. However, it has sometimes occurred as a variant spelling of the legendary n...
Cadi is a short form of the Welsh name Catrin, which itself is the Welsh version of Katherine. The name gains cultural association through linguistic ties rather than direct Welsh usage, as Cadi may also appear as a dimi...
Caron is a feminine Welsh name derived from place names near the town of Tregaron in Ceredigion, Wales. The element caron itself likely stems from a Welsh word for "love" or "dear one," though its exact etymological root...
Carys is a modern Welsh feminine given name derived from the Welsh verb caru, meaning "to love." The name is formed from the stem of caru combined with the suffix -ys, a pattern also seen in other Welsh names such as Dil...
Catrin is a feminine given name with roots in both Welsh and German naming traditions. In Welsh, it is the native form of Katherine, equivalent to English Catherine, while in German, it functions as a short form of Katha...
Ceinwen is a Welsh feminine name derived from the elements cain "good, lovely" and gwen "white, blessed". It is an extended form of the name Cain or Keyne, borne by a 5th-century Welsh saint. The name reflects traditiona...
Ceri is a female Welsh given name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the name of the Ceri River in Ceredigion, Wales, or be a short form of Ceridwen, the name of a sorceress from Welsh mythology. Alternatively, it c...
Ceridwen is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the legendary sorceress of medieval Welsh tradition. The name possibly comes from cyrrid meaning "bent, crooked" (a derivative of Old Welsh cwrr "corner") combined with be...
EtymologyCerridwen is a variant spelling of Ceridwen, a name rooted in Welsh mythology. The name's etymology is debated: it may derive from the Welsh elements cyrrid “bent, crooked” (from Old Welsh cwrr “corner”) combine...
Cerridwyn is a variant of Ceridwen, a figure from Welsh mythology. The name is most commonly associated with the enchantress Ceridwen, who appears in the medieval Welsh legend the Tale of Taliesin, recorded by Elis Gruff...
Cerys is a Welsh feminine given name and a variant of Carys. The root name Carys is derived from the Welsh word caru, meaning "love". This makes Cerys a modern Welsh name that has gained popularity only since the mid-20t...
Cristyn is a Welsh feminine given name, serving as the native Welsh form of Christina. The name Christina itself derives from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ." In Wales, wher...
Delyth is a feminine Welsh given name, derived from an elaboration of the Welsh word del, meaning "pretty" or "lovely". This name is of modern coinage, emerging as part of a trend in the 20th century to create new Welsh...
Deryn is a Welsh female given name. It possibly derives from the Welsh word deryn, a variant of aderyn, meaning "bird". This name is part of a broader tradition of nature-inspired names in Welsh culture, reflecting the n...
Dilwen is a Welsh feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Dilwyn. Both names are modern creations from the late 19th century, part of a revival of Welsh-language names. The root name Dilwyn combines the Wels...
Dilys is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word dilys meaning "genuine," "steadfast," "valid," or "true." It is a virtue name, similar in concept to English names like Patience or Faith. The n...
Dylis is a Welsh feminine given name, serving as a variant of Dilys. The name Dilys itself means "genuine" in Welsh and has been in use since the late 19th century. Dylis shares this meaning, offering an alternative spel...
Efa is the Welsh form of Eva, which itself derives from Eve, the name of the first woman in the biblical Book of Genesis (Genesis 3:20). The Welsh name retains the feminine gender, pronounced /ˈɛva/ (North Wales) or /ˈe(...
Eiluned is a Welsh feminine given name, serving as a variant of Eluned. The name Eluned itself is derived from the Welsh word eilun, meaning "image, likeness, idol." This root gives the name a sense of beauty or represen...
EtymologyEilwen is a modern Welsh female given name, believed to be a recently created coinage. Its meaning is derived from the Welsh elements ael "brow" and gwen "white, blessed". While not historically attested, the na...
Eira is a Welsh feminine given name meaning "snow." It is a relatively recent creation within the Welsh naming tradition, drawing directly from the Welsh word for snow rather than from a mythological or historical source...
Eirian is a Welsh female given name meaning "bright, beautiful." Derived from the Welsh language, the name reflects qualities of radiance and loveliness, common in Celtic naming traditions.EtymologyThe name Eirian origin...
Eirlys is a Welsh feminine given name derived from the word for the snowdrop flower (Galanthus nivalis). The name is a compound of the Welsh elements eira meaning "snow" and llys meaning "plant" or "herb". Snowdrops are...
Eirwen is a feminine Welsh given name meaning "white snow"—a combination of the Welsh elements eira (snow) and gwen (white, blessed). The name originated as a modern coinage in the early 20th century, drawing on compound...
Elain is a Welsh feminine name meaning "fawn". Created in the 19th century, it belongs to a set of modern Welsh names derived from nature. Unlike the unrelated Arabic city name Al Ain, which literally means "the spring"...
Elen is the Welsh and modern Armenian form of Helen, as well as a Czech variant form of that name. As a given name, Elen carries distinct historical and legendary significance in Welsh tradition. Etymology The name ultim...
Eleri is a Welsh given name with complex origins and multiple historical associations. The name is tied to both a river and a saint, reflecting its deep roots in Welsh geography and Christian tradition.Etymology and Orig...
Elin is a Scandinavian and Welsh form of the name Helen. Helen itself derives from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene), which probably originates from the Greek word ἑλένη meaning "torch" or "corposant", or is possibly linked to σε...
Eluned is a Welsh feminine given name derived from the Welsh word eilun, meaning "image, likeness, idol." The name carries a rich history in Welsh culture and religion, most notably associated with a 5th-century Welsh sa...
Enfys is a Welsh feminine name meaning "rainbow." First recorded in the 19th century, it reflects the Welsh tradition of naming children after natural phenomena, a practice that grew in popularity during the Romantic era...
Enid is a feminine given name of Welsh and Arthurian origins, likely derived from Middle Welsh eneit, meaning “soul, spirit, life.” The name is thought to come from the Proto-Celtic root *ana-ti̯o- (related to Gaulish an...
Esyllt is the Welsh form of Iseult, a name steeped in Arthurian legend and romance. While the ultimate origins of Iseult remain uncertain, some scholars suggest a Celtic root, while others propose a Germanic etymology fr...
EtymologyEurwen is a Welsh feminine given name formed from two elements: aur meaning "gold" and gwen meaning "white, blessed" — together translating to "white/blessed gold." This name is a variant of Eirwen, which carrie...
Ffion is a Welsh feminine given name that means "foxglove" (from the plant species Digitalis purpurea). This name is a relatively recent creation in Welsh onomastics, emerging in the 20th century as part of a trend of ad...
Fflur is the Welsh form of the name Flora, which ultimately derives from the Latin word flos meaning "flower." In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers and spring, and the name has been used as a given name s...
Ffraid is a Welsh feminine given name, representing the Welsh form of Bridget. The name Bridget itself is an Anglicized version of the Irish Brighid, which derives from the Old Celtic Brigantī meaning "the exalted one."...
Gaenor is a Welsh variant of Gaynor, which is a medieval form of Guinevere. As a feminine given name, it is part of a rich tradition of Welsh names derived from Arthurian legend. The ultimate root of Gaenor is the Welsh...
Gaynor is a medieval English and Welsh form of the name Guinevere, best known from Arthurian legend as the queen of King Arthur. The name ultimately derives from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, which combines the elements gwen mea...
Gladys is a female given name used in English, French, Spanish, and Welsh. It originates from the Old Welsh name Gwladus, which is probably derived from gwlad meaning "country". Alternatively, it may have been adopted as...
Glenice is an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Glenys.The name Glenys itself likely derives from the Welsh word glân, meaning "pure", "clean", or "holy", or from glyn meaning "valley". Glenys was created in the late 19t...
Glennis is an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Glenys, which itself is a comparatively modern creation, emerging in the late 19th century. Glenys was probably coined as an elaboration of the Welsh word glân, meaning "pu...
Glenys is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, created in the late 19th century. It is likely an elaboration of the Welsh word glân (meaning "pure, clean, holy") or glyn (meaning "valley"). The name is part of a modern...
Etymology and OriginGlynis is a female given name of Welsh origin, and it is a variant of Glenys. The root name Glenys is believed to be an elaboration of the Welsh word glân meaning "pure, clean, holy" or glyn meaning "...