Welsh Names

Popular Welsh names with pronunciation, meaning, and cultural origin. Tap the speaker to hear how each name is said in Welsh.

Girls' Names

Seren/ˈsɛrɛn/

Star

Ffion/fiːɔn/

Foxglove flower

Carys/ˈkarɪs/

Love, beloved

Eira/ˈəɪra/

Snow

Cerys/ˈkɛrɪs/

Love, beloved

Angharad/aŋˈharad/

Much loved, free from shame

Rhiannon/r̥iˈanɔn/

Great queen, divine queen

Megan/ˈmɛɡan/

Pearl

Lowri/ˈloʊri/

Laurel

Nerys/ˈnɛrɪs/

Lady, lordly

Boys' Names

Rhys/r̥iːs/

Enthusiasm, ardour, passion

Owain/ˈoʊaɪn/

Well-born, noble youth

Gethin/ˈɡɛθɪn/

Dark, swarthy

Iwan/ˈɪwan/

God is gracious

Dafydd/ˈdavɪð/

Beloved

Emyr/ˈɛmɪr/

King, ruler, lord

Gruffudd/ˈɡrɪfɪð/

Strong lord, chief

Harri/ˈhari/

Home ruler

Llywelyn/ɬəˈwɛlɪn/

Leader, great leader

Taliesin/talˈjɛsɪn/

Shining brow, radiant forehead

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