Welsh baby names
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200 names
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- Owen
Celtic
95Young warrior or well-born. Derived from Welsh 'Owain,' possibly connected to 'oad' (youth) or cognate with Latin 'Eugenius' (noble-born).
- Dylan
Welsh
95Son of the sea or born from the dark wave. From Welsh 'dy' (to, toward) and 'llanw' (tide/wave), or alternatively from 'dal' (to lead) and 'uan' (lamb).
- Reese
Welsh
94Ardor, enthusiasm, or passion. Derived from the Welsh word 'rhes' meaning passion or enthusiasm, later used as a surname and modernized as a given name.
- Maddox
Celtic
94Son of Madoc, a Welsh name meaning fortunate or good. Madoc derives from Celtic roots associated with prosperity and benevolence.
- Morgan
Celtic
94Derived from Welsh 'mor' (sea) and 'gan' (bright/white), traditionally meaning 'sea-bright' or 'sea-white.' Associated in Arthurian legend with Morgan le Fay.
- Bowen
Celtic
94Son of Owen. Owen derives from the Welsh name Owain, possibly connected to the Latin 'Eugenius' meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.'
- Elowyn
Celtic
94White brow or fair-browed. A modern Welsh feminine name blending elements for light and brow, suggesting brightness and nobility.
- Brynlee
Celtic
93From Welsh 'bryn' (hill) and Old English 'lea' (meadow). Combines natural landscape elements into a harmonious place name suggesting rolling hills meeting open fields.
- Rhys
Welsh
93Ardor, enthusiasm, or passion. Derived from the Old Welsh element 'rhus,' reflecting fiery temperament and spirited nature.
- Gwendolyn
Welsh
92Fair and blessed. Derived from Welsh 'gwen' (white, fair) and 'dolen' (bow, ring), later associated with 'dwyn' (to bless).
- Gwen
Welsh
92From Welsh 'gwen' meaning 'white' or 'blessed'. Often associated with purity and light in Welsh tradition.
- Jones
Welsh
92Son of John. John derives from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Jones became a common Welsh surname and is now used as a given name.
- Cedric
Celtic
92From Welsh 'cad' (battle) and 'ric' (king). Popularized by Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe as a noble Saxon character.
- Gwenevieve
Celtic
92From Welsh Gwenllwyfer, combining 'gwen' (white/fair) and 'llwyfer' (smooth/soft). A legendary name associated with Arthurian tradition and grace.
- Azelynn
Celtic
92Derived from Welsh elements suggesting 'noble' or 'fair', with modern blend influences creating a contemporary Celtic name.
- Dylangael
Celtic
92Blend of Dylan (Welsh 'son of the sea') and Gael (Irish ethnic identifier). A modern invented name honoring dual Celtic heritage.
- Brycyn
Celtic
92From Welsh 'bryc' meaning speckled or spotted. Modern usage blends Welsh tradition with contemporary naming trends.
- Bladyn
Welsh
92From Welsh 'blad' (wolf) or variant of Blaedyn, meaning 'wolf-like' or 'one with wolf characteristics'. Associated with strength and wildness.
- Brynn
Celtic
90Hill or high place; derived from Welsh 'bryn' meaning hill. Associated with strength and elevation.
- Reece
Welsh
90Derived from the Welsh name Rhys, meaning 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm.' Originally a patronymic surname (ap Rhys, 'son of Rhys') that became a given name.
- Meredith
Welsh
90Great ruler or beloved ruler. Derived from Welsh elements 'meredydd' (marred) meaning great/renowned, combined with royal/regal connotations in medieval Welsh tradition.
- Idris
Welsh
90Ardent lord or fiery leader. In Welsh tradition, associated with Idris the Giant, a legendary astronomer and warrior. Also used in Arabic contexts meaning "studious" or "interpreter."
- Emrys
Welsh
90Immortal or divine. Derived from the Welsh *Emrys*, a form of Ambrosius, associated with the legendary wizard Merlin in Welsh mythology.
- Wrenly
Celtic
90From the wren meadow or dwelling by the wren stream. Combines 'wren' (the bird) with an Old English locational suffix.
- Elon
Welsh
90Oak tree in Welsh. May also relate to Hebrew Elon meaning strength or oak. A name rooted in nature with ancient linguistic depth.
- Avalon
Welsh
90Island of apples. In Arthurian legend, the mystical isle where King Arthur was taken to heal after his final battle.
- Blesyn
Celtic
90From Welsh 'bles' meaning blessing or joy. A modern Welsh creation blending blessing with -yn diminutive suffix.
- Brynlea
Celtic
90From Welsh 'bryn' (hill) and 'lea' (meadow/clearing). A nature-inspired name meaning hillside meadow, combining pastoral and topographic elements.
- Rhilyn
Welsh
90From Welsh elements meaning 'maiden' or 'nymph', blended with modern naming trends. Associated with nature and femininity.
- Ellowyn
Celtic
88From Welsh meaning 'white brow' or 'noble brow', a lyrical modern Celtic name blending traditional roots with contemporary style.
- Evans
Welsh
88Son of Evan, derived from the Welsh name Ifan, itself a form of John. Evan means 'the Lord is gracious' in Hebrew origin.
- Anllely
Celtic
88Modern Welsh name, likely a creative variation blending 'An-' prefix with 'Llelyn' or 'Nell', suggesting brightness or light in Celtic tradition.
- Wynlee
Celtic
88From Welsh 'wyn' (fair, blessed) and English 'lee' (meadow). Combines Celtic and Old English elements for a nature-inspired name.
- Gwynnevere
Welsh
88From Welsh Gwenhwyfar meaning 'white fairy' or 'fair one.' A legendary name borne by King Arthur's queen, Guinevere, with the 'neve' element suggesting brightness or whiteness.
- Kyzen
Celtic
85Fire or flame. A modern Welsh name derived from Celtic roots, conveying energy and brightness.
- Gwyneth
Welsh
85From Welsh 'gwyn' meaning white or blessed, with the diminutive suffix '-eth'. Associated with fairness and spiritual grace.
- Chosyn
Celtic
85Chosen one; derived from Welsh roots meaning selected or picked. A modern creative spelling reflecting virtue and destiny.
- Halen
Celtic
85Salt or from the hall. A Welsh name with roots in landscape and dwelling, suggesting a grounded, natural character.
- Rhylyn
Celtic
85From Welsh 'Rhys' meaning 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm', with the feminine diminutive suffix '-lyn' meaning 'lake'
- Tylan
Celtic
83From the Welsh element 'tŷ' (house) combined with 'lân' (clean/fair), historically meaning 'fair house' or 'from the fair dwelling.'
- Vaughn
Celtic
83Small; from the Welsh 'bychan.' Vaughn evolved as a surname meaning 'son of the small one,' later adopted as a given name in modern usage.
- Lloyd
Welsh
83From Welsh 'llwyd' meaning 'gray' or 'brown', historically used as a surname and given name in Wales
- Merlin
Celtic
83Sea fortress or famous lake. Derived from Welsh elements meaning 'sea' (mor) and 'fortress' (din), or possibly 'famous' (mær) and 'lake' (llyn). Made famous by Arthurian legend.
- Wynonna
Celtic
83From Welsh 'wyn' meaning fair or blessed, with the feminine suffix '-ona'. Associated with happiness and favor.
- Izel
Celtic
83Fair or beautiful in Welsh tradition. A rare modern Celtic name with roots in Welsh language and culture.
- Lynn
Celtic
83Lake or waterfall. Derived from the Welsh word for 'lake,' symbolizing tranquility and natural beauty.
- Gwynevere
Welsh
83From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair one' or 'white fairy'. Famous as Queen Guinevere in Arthurian legend.
- Bryton
Celtic
83From Brython, the Welsh people; also possibly from Old English elements suggesting 'bright' or 'noble.' A modern name blending Celtic heritage with contemporary appeal.
- Athziry
Celtic
83Possibly derived from Welsh elements meaning 'noble' or 'bright'. A modern invented name blending Celtic phonetic traditions with contemporary naming style.
- Brinley
Celtic
76From a Welsh place name meaning 'burnt clearing' or 'hill by the spring,' combining elements for fire/burnt and a clearing or meadow.
- Devon
English
76From the English county in southwest England, derived from Welsh 'dyfan' meaning 'deep.' Also associated with the River Exe valley region.
- Gareth
Welsh
76From Welsh meaning 'gentle' or 'gracious', possibly related to the name Geraint; historically associated with courtesy and nobility in Arthurian legend
- Cambri
Welsh
76From Welsh Cambria, the Latin name for Wales. A modern invention blending geographic heritage with contemporary naming style.
- Macsen
Welsh
76From Welsh 'Macsen' (Maximus), meaning 'great' or 'greatest'; historically associated with Magnus Maximus, a Roman-Celtic ruler of Britain.
- Elayne
Celtic
76From Welsh roots meaning 'bright' or 'shining', related to Helen. A variant spelling with Arthurian literary associations.
- Anwyn
Welsh
76From Welsh meaning 'very fair' or 'blessed', traditionally associated with beauty and grace in Celtic mythology
- Hiraeth
Welsh
76A Welsh concept expressing a deep longing or yearning for something lost or unattainable, often connected to home, belonging, or an ache of the soul.
- Izalea
Celtic
76From Welsh 'azalea', the flowering plant. Also potentially blended with Lea (meadow). Nature-inspired botanical name.
- Gwenith
Welsh
76From Welsh 'gwen' (fair, blessed) and diminutive suffix, meaning fair or blessed one; sometimes associated with Gwyneth.
- Rhyli
Celtic
76From Welsh meaning 'ruler' or 'stream,' with modern usage influenced by nature imagery and contemporary naming trends.
- Elynnor
Celtic
76Likely a modern blending of Eleanor (shining light) with Welsh feminine elements. A contemporary creation drawing on classic Celtic naming traditions.
- Brenin
Welsh
76From Welsh 'brenin' meaning 'king'. A regal name rooted in Celtic monarchy and ancient Welsh tradition.
- Estyn
Welsh
76From Welsh meaning 'steadfast' or 'firm,' derived from the element 'est' referring to established strength and constancy.
- Gwendolynne
Welsh
76From Welsh 'gwen' (fair, white) and 'dolen' (bow, link). A feminine name meaning 'fair bow' or 'fair link', with poetic associations to grace and blessing.
- Bronsyn
Celtic
76From Welsh 'bronc' meaning bronze or dark. A modern creative variant blending bronc with the -yn diminutive suffix.
- Owain
Welsh
76From Old Welsh Owain, possibly derived from 'ow' (youth) or connected to Eugenius. A legendary name borne by Welsh princes and immortalized in Arthurian tradition.
- Isyss
Celtic
76From Welsh roots suggesting mystery and fluidity. A rare modern creation with possible ties to water or mystical qualities in Celtic tradition.
- Celyn
Welsh
76From Welsh 'celyn' meaning holly, the evergreen plant with bright red berries and protective spines
- Bristal
Celtic
76From Welsh origin, possibly related to Bristol or meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled' in Celtic tradition.
- Dlyla
Welsh
76Modern Welsh name, likely a creative variation of traditional Welsh naming patterns combining 'D' prefix with 'lyla' elements.
- Nymira
Celtic
76From Welsh elements meaning 'myr' (sea) and potentially 'eira' (snow), suggesting a poetic sea-and-snow imagery or possibly derived from Myrddin tradition.
- Islyn
Celtic
76From Welsh elements meaning 'vision' or 'dream', blending Is- with the suffix -lyn denoting lake or vale.
- Kwyn
Celtic
76From Welsh 'gwyn' meaning 'fair' or 'white', often associated with blessing and purity in Celtic tradition.
- Bronwen
Welsh
76From Welsh 'bron' (breast) and 'gwen' (fair, white). Traditionally interpreted as 'fair-breasted' or 'white-bosomed,' symbolizing purity and grace.
- Dhylan
Welsh
76From Welsh 'Dylan' meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean', derived from Celtic sea god associations.
- Maksen
Welsh
76From Welsh 'Maxsen,' possibly related to 'macs' (son of) or a variant of Maximilian. Associated with strength and greatness in Welsh tradition.
- Brittain
Celtic
76From the Welsh word for Britain or the land of the Britons. Historically tied to the Celtic peoples of the British Isles.
- Malyn
Celtic
76From Welsh meaning 'fortunate' or 'blessed'. May also relate to the Welsh name Maelynn, combining elements suggesting leadership and blessing.
- Cambre
Celtic
76From Welsh 'cam' (crooked) and 'bre' (hill). May also relate to Cambria, the Latin name for Wales, suggesting 'of Wales' or 'Welsh land'
- Qwynn
Celtic
76From Welsh 'gwyn' meaning 'white' or 'fair'. A modern creative spelling blending Welsh and contemporary English phonetics.
- Waelynn
Celtic
76From Welsh 'gwaed' (blood) and 'lynn' (lake), meaning 'red lake' or 'from the red water', evoking natural beauty and strength
- Elys
Celtic
76From Welsh 'elis' meaning 'kind' or 'benevolent,' associated with nobility and grace in Celtic tradition.
- Tudor
Welsh
76From Welsh 'Tudur', possibly derived from 'Tud' meaning 'people' or 'nation'. Historically associated with the Tudor dynasty of England and Wales.
- Mylyn
Celtic
76From Welsh 'myn' (tender, delicate) combined with the suffix '-lyn' (lake). Evokes softness and natural beauty.
- Gwendelyn
Welsh
76From Welsh 'gwen' (fair, blessed) and 'delyn' (harp). A poetic name evoking grace and musical beauty.
- Dylynn
Welsh
76From Welsh 'du' (dark) and 'llyn' (lake), meaning 'dark lake'. A modern feminine spelling variation of Dylan.
- Rhiannon
Welsh
63From Welsh mythology, the name of a goddess associated with horses and the Otherworld. Possibly derived from elements meaning 'great queen' or related to 'rhia' (flowing).
- Bronwyn
Welsh
63From Welsh 'bron' (breast) and 'wyn' (fair, blessed), meaning 'fair-breasted' or blessed. Associated with strength and natural beauty.
- Gwenevere
Welsh
63From Welsh Gwenhwyfar meaning 'fair one' or 'white wave', famously borne by King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend.
- Elowynn
Celtic
63From Welsh elements meaning 'white' or 'fair' and 'wine'. A modern creation blending Celtic roots with contemporary naming trends.
- Siani
Celtic
63From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'blessed', with possible connections to the name Sian, a Welsh form of Jane.
- Gwendalyn
Welsh
63From Welsh 'gwen' (white, fair) and 'dalen' (eyebrow), or from 'Gwendolen' meaning fair and blessed.
- Emyr
Welsh
63From Welsh meaning 'king' or 'ruler'. A traditional Welsh name with strong regal and historical significance in Welsh culture and mythology.
- Vallen
Celtic
63Derived from Welsh elements suggesting 'fair' or 'blessed.' A modern Celtic name with roots in Welsh tradition, blending ancient linguistic heritage with contemporary appeal.
- Wynne
Celtic
63Fair, blessed, or white. In Welsh tradition, associated with virtue and purity. Often connected to the concept of brightness or divine favor.
- Bowyn
Celtic
63Fair-haired or pale. A modern Welsh name derived from elements suggesting light coloring or brightness.
- Brynlei
Celtic
63From Welsh 'bryn' meaning hill, with diminutive suffix creating 'little hill' or 'hillside dweller'
- Dyllon
Welsh
63From Welsh 'dyllu' meaning 'to shade' or 'to shelter', related to 'dull' meaning dark or shadow. Associated with protection and strength.
- Milyn
Celtic
63Possibly derived from Welsh elements meaning 'fair' or 'blessed,' with modern usage influenced by similar-sounding nature names.
- Addlyn
Celtic
63From Welsh Addwyn, combining 'add' (father) and 'lyn' (lake), suggesting 'father's lake' or waters of lineage.
- Anwyll
Welsh
63From Old Welsh meaning 'very bright' or 'noble'. A legendary Welsh name associated with wisdom and honor in Arthurian tradition.
- Gwenn
Celtic
63From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'blessed.' Also a Breton form associated with light and purity.
- Gwenna
Welsh
63From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'blessed,' a feminine form of Gwyn. Associated with light and goodness in Welsh tradition.
- Enith
Celtic
63From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'blessed'. A rare Celtic name with lyrical, poetic qualities rooted in Welsh tradition.
- Hareth
Welsh
63From Welsh 'har' meaning noble or eminent. A rare traditional Welsh name with aristocratic associations.
- Aerowyn
Celtic
63From Welsh elements 'aer' (sky) and 'gwyn' (fair/blessed), or possibly blending aerial/sky imagery with feminine grace.
- Rhia
Celtic
63From Welsh meaning 'maiden' or 'nymph', sometimes used as a diminutive form suggesting femininity and grace
- Sydel
Celtic
63From Welsh roots meaning 'wide' or 'spacious', possibly related to geographical or dimensional qualities in Celtic naming traditions.
- Gwyndolin
Welsh
63Fair and blessed, derived from Welsh elements 'gwyn' (fair/white) and 'dolin' (blessed). Associated with Welsh mysticism and literary tradition.
- Merideth
Celtic
63From Welsh 'meredydd' meaning 'great ruler' or 'renowned protector', associated with Mars in Celtic tradition.
- Trystyn
Celtic
63From Welsh 'tryst' meaning 'tumult' or 'noise', with the diminutive suffix '-yn'. Modern usage influenced by the romantic literary term 'tryst'.
- Gwenneth
Welsh
63From Welsh 'gwen' meaning white or blessed, with the diminutive 'eth'. Associated with light and purity in Celtic tradition.
- Gwynneth
Welsh
63From Welsh 'gwyn' meaning fair or blessed, with the diminutive suffix '-eth'. Associated with light and goodness in Welsh tradition.
- Brynly
Celtic
63From Welsh 'bryn' meaning hill, with the diminutive suffix '-ly' creating a modern invented name suggesting 'little hill' or 'hill-like.' A contemporary creation blending traditional Celtic roots.
- Cerys
Welsh
63From Welsh meaning 'love' or 'beloved'. Also associated with Ceridwen, the goddess of poetry and inspiration in Welsh mythology.
- Raewyn
Celtic
63Modern Welsh name blending 'Rae' (grace) with 'wyn' (fair, blessed). Associated with feminine elegance and natural beauty.
- Nerys
Welsh
63From Welsh 'ner' meaning lord or lady. A regal Welsh name borne by royalty and saints throughout Celtic history.
- Maddock
Celtic
63From Welsh 'mad' (son of) and 'doc' (dock plant). A patronymic surname turned given name with nature-rooted etymology.
- Afan
Welsh
63From Old Welsh meaning 'without', also a historical figure in Welsh mythology and literature, particularly in the Mabinogion tales
- Kymeria
Celtic
63From Welsh 'cymru' meaning Wales, with the feminine suffix '-ia'. A place-inspired name rooted in Welsh heritage and identity.
- Delwin
Welsh
63From Welsh 'del' (pretty) and Old English 'wine' (friend). A blend of Welsh and Anglo-Saxon elements meaning 'pretty friend' or 'fair-haired friend'.
- Bryla
Celtic
63From Welsh, likely a feminine form related to 'brîw' (break/fragment) or variant of Bryn (hill). Modern usage suggests association with strength and nature.
- Brittan
Celtic
63From the Welsh name Britann, relating to Britain or the Britons. Historically tied to Celtic heritage and identity.
- Cymere
Celtic
63From Welsh 'cymmer' meaning 'confluence' or 'meeting of waters', reflecting natural geographical features.
- Ffion
Welsh
63From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'blessed'. A traditional Welsh name borne by figures in Welsh mythology and literature.
- Kymira
Celtic
63From Welsh 'cy' (chief) and 'mir' (sea), meaning 'chief of the sea' or associated with sovereignty and water
- Steffan
Welsh
63From Germanic 'Stefan,' derived from Greek 'stephanos' meaning crown. Welsh form Steffan carries both strength and regal connotation.
- Amelyn
Celtic
63Possibly derived from Welsh elements suggesting 'noble' or 'beloved.' Modern feminine form with contemporary appeal blending classic Celtic roots.
- Tywin
Celtic
63From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'blessed'. A name with roots in Welsh mythology and Celtic tradition.
- Meridith
Celtic
63From Welsh 'meredydd' meaning 'great ruler' or 'sea ruler', combining 'mere' (great) and 'udd' (ruler).
- Cadi
Celtic
63From Welsh 'cad' meaning battle or warfare. A short form historically used in Welsh naming traditions.
- Arwynn
Celtic
63From Welsh elements meaning 'fair' or 'blessed' combined with '-wyn' (fair, blessed). Associated with nobility and natural beauty.
- Camlyn
Celtic
63From Welsh 'cam' (crooked) and 'lyn' (lake), suggesting a winding waterway or crooked lake landscape.
- Wendolyn
Celtic
63From Welsh elements meaning 'fair' and 'blessed.' A blend of Gwendolyn traditions with modern diminutive style.
- Gawain
Welsh
63From Welsh Gwalchmai, possibly meaning 'hawk of May' or 'battle hawk'. A knight of King Arthur's Round Table, known for his strength that waxed with the sun.
- Guinevere
Celtic
52From Welsh 'Gwenhwyfar' meaning 'fair one' or 'white wave', legendary queen in Arthurian romance.
- Winifred
Welsh
52From Welsh elements meaning 'fair' and 'blessed', or 'white wave'. Associated with Saint Winefride, a 7th-century Welsh saint and martyr.
- Azlan
Celtic
52From Welsh 'aslan,' meaning lion. Associated with strength, courage, and nobility in Celtic tradition.
- Tristen
Celtic
52Derives from Tristan, meaning 'sorrowful' or 'tumultuous.' Associated with the legendary Arthurian knight and tragic lover in medieval romance.
- Emryn
Welsh
52Derived from Welsh elements suggesting 'immortal' or 'noble.' Modern spelling variant of traditional Celtic names like Emrys (Ambrosius), associated with strength and enduring legacy.
- Lowen
Celtic
52Lion; derived from Welsh 'llew' meaning lion, symbolizing strength and courage in Celtic tradition.
- Bryn
Welsh
52Hill or hilltop. A geographical term rooted in Welsh landscape terminology, symbolizing elevation and natural strength.
- Winnifred
Welsh
52From Welsh 'gwynedd' (blessed, holy) and Old English 'frið' (peace). Historically associated with Saint Winefride, a 7th-century Welsh martyr and saint.
- Llewelyn
Welsh
52Lion-like or bright leader. Derived from Welsh elements meaning 'lion' and 'leader,' historically borne by Welsh princes and nobility.
- Brynlie
Celtic
52From Welsh 'bryn' meaning hill, with a modern feminine diminutive suffix. A contemporary creation blending Welsh landscape imagery with modern naming trends.
- Griffith
Welsh
52From Old Welsh 'Gruffudd', meaning 'strong grip' or 'fierce lord', derived from elements meaning 'strong' and 'prince'
- Aelyn
Celtic
52From Welsh 'ae' (one) and 'lyn' (lake), meaning 'one from the lake' or interpreted as a variation of Aelwen with water associations
- Zaylyn
Celtic
52Fair or blessed; a modern blended creation combining Welsh 'Zay' (fair) with the suffix '-lyn' (lake/holy place), creating a nature-inspired unisex name with Celtic roots.
- Elenna
Celtic
52From Welsh elements meaning 'fawn' or 'doe', evoking grace and gentleness of a young deer
- Dylann
Celtic
52Son of the sea or deep-water dweller. Derives from Welsh 'dy' (to/your) and 'lann' (sea/ocean), blended with Irish Dylan mythology.
- Llewellyn
Welsh
52Lion-like or ruler. From Welsh 'llew' (lion) and 'glynn' (valley), traditionally interpreted as a strong, noble figure with connection to the land.
- Ardyn
Celtic
52From Welsh 'ard' meaning high or noble. A modern Celtic name with roots in Welsh heritage, suggesting elevation and dignity.
- Brextyn
Celtic
52From Welsh 'Brexton' or blend of Bret (brittany/britain) and modern suffix -yn. Contemporary creative coinage with Celtic roots.
- Waelyn
Celtic
52From Welsh elements meaning 'fair' or 'blessed.' A modern Celtic name blending traditional Welsh roots with contemporary naming sensibilities.
- Brixtyn
Celtic
52Son of Brychan, a Welsh saint and nobleman. Brixton is a place name in England, repurposed as a modern given name with Celtic roots.
- Gwyndolyn
Welsh
52From Welsh 'gwyn' (fair, blessed) and 'dolyn' (hair-like, resembling flax). Associated with fair-haired beauty and grace.
- Bevan
Celtic
52From Welsh 'ap Evan' meaning 'son of Evan'. Evan derives from John, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious'.
- Britain
Celtic
52From the Welsh Brython, meaning 'the British people.' Refers to the ancient Britons and their land, connoting heritage and geographic identity.
- Izora
Welsh
52From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'white'. A rare feminine form with nature-inspired undertones, sometimes associated with luminous qualities.
- Dylin
Celtic
52From Welsh 'Dylan' meaning 'son of the sea,' associated with the Celtic sea god. A modern spelling variant of the traditional name.
- Gweneth
Welsh
52From Welsh 'gwen' meaning white or blessed, combined with 'eth' suffix. Associated with purity and feminine grace.
- Madlyn
Celtic
52From Welsh 'mad' (son of) + 'lyn' (lake). A place-based name meaning 'son of the lake' or 'from the lake.'
- Colwyn
Welsh
52From Welsh elements meaning 'hazel' or 'victory'. Associated with the hazel tree and water features in Welsh geography, particularly the River Colwyn in North Wales.
- Melvyn
Celtic
52From Welsh 'melyn' meaning 'yellow' or 'fair'. Also a modern form of Melvin, possibly blending with Cornish elements.
- Ysai
Celtic
52From Welsh elements meaning 'straight' or 'fair'. A rare modern Celtic name with roots in Welsh naming traditions.
- Arwen
Celtic
45From Welsh elements meaning 'noble' and 'fair'. Popularized as a literary name, notably the elf character from Tolkien's works.
- Eira
Celtic
45From Welsh meaning 'snow', associated with winter beauty and purity in Celtic tradition
- Avon
Celtic
45From Welsh meaning 'river' or 'water'; associated with the River Avon, a prominent waterway in England and Wales symbolizing flow and natural beauty.
- Ivor
Celtic
45From Old Welsh 'Ifor', meaning 'bow' or 'archer'. Associated with strength and skill in archery in Celtic tradition.
- Rees
Welsh
45Ardent or passionate one. Derived from the Welsh word 'rhyddid' (freedom) or potentially from 'rhees' meaning fiery or zealous.
- Howell
Welsh
45From Welsh 'Howel', derived from 'hywel' meaning 'eminent' or 'conspicuous'. Historically borne by Welsh princes and kings.
- Rhyse
Celtic
45Ardor, enthusiasm, or rushing forward. A modern variant of the Welsh name Rhys, traditionally associated with passionate energy and vigor.
- Mylin
Celtic
45Derived from Welsh elements suggesting connection to a mill or stream. A modern Celtic name with roots in Welsh place and occupational naming traditions.
- Anwen
Welsh
45From Welsh 'an' (very) and 'gwen' (fair, blessed), meaning 'very fair' or 'very blessed'. Associated with beauty and grace in Welsh tradition.
- Rhyden
Celtic
45From Welsh 'rhudd' (red) with diminutive suffix '-en'. Associated with red-haired individuals and the vibrant natural world.
- Emry
Celtic
40Emry is a Welsh name derived from Emrys, traditionally associated with Merlin and meaning 'immortal' or 'ruler.' It carries both mystical and leadership connotations in Celtic tradition.
- Elin
Celtic
40Bright, shining light. A diminutive form related to Helen, deriving from the Greek helios (sun) through Celtic adaptation.
- Cambree
Celtic
40From Welsh 'cam' (crooked) and 'bre' (hill), referring to a bent or curved hill; alternatively interpreted as a feminine form meaning 'crooked brightness'
- Gladys
Welsh
40From Latin Claudius meaning 'lame,' but popularized in Wales as a feminine form. Associated with Saint Gladys, a 5th-century Welsh saint.
- Twyla
Celtic
40From Welsh meaning 'woven' or 'thread', also possibly relating to twilight; a name with mystical, liminal qualities.
- Dyland
Celtic
40From Welsh 'dy' (thy) and 'lann' (enclosure), or alternatively a modern variant of Dylan meaning 'son of the sea' in Welsh mythology
- Griffyn
Celtic
40Strong lord or fierce ruler. Derived from the Welsh elements meaning strength and dominion, historically associated with the griffin mythological creature.
- Kymber
Celtic
40From Welsh 'cymber' meaning 'crooked' or 'bent', referring to distinctive physical features or terrain characteristics.
- Enid
Welsh
40From Welsh meaning 'fair' or 'white', also popularized by Arthurian legend as a noble maiden known for her beauty and integrity
- Emmelyn
Celtic
40From Welsh 'em' (uncle) and 'lyn' (lake), traditionally interpreted as a feminine form of Emlyn, or alternatively related to Emma with the suffix -lyn meaning 'lake'
- Dylam
Celtic
40From Welsh 'dy' (thy) and 'lam' (hand), meaning 'thy hand'. Also associated with Dylan, the Welsh god of the sea.
- Dylon
Celtic
40From Welsh 'dy' (thy) and 'llan' (sanctuary), meaning 'thy sanctuary.' Also associated with Dylan the sea god in Welsh mythology.
- Alys
Welsh
40From Old French 'aalis', a variant of Alice. Means 'noble' and gained popularity through medieval Welsh adaptations with distinctive spelling.
- Gwendolynn
Welsh
40From Welsh 'gwen' (white, blessed) and 'dolly' (idol), meaning 'blessed idol' or 'white bow'. Also associated with Gwendolen from Arthurian legend.
- Rhysand
Welsh
40From Welsh 'Rhys' meaning 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm', with literary suffix '-and'. Modern literary creation popularized by fantasy.
- Kambria
Celtic
40From Welsh 'Cambria', the Latin name for Wales. Kambria is a modern spelling variant referencing the ancient Celtic region and people.
- Drelyn
Celtic
40From Welsh elements meaning 'king' or 'noble' combined with 'lake'. Associated with leadership and natural beauty.
- Morgana
Celtic
40From Welsh meaning 'sea' or 'bright', associated with Arthurian legend as the enchantress Morgan le Fay
- Dyllan
Welsh
40Son of the sea or great tide. Derived from Welsh 'dy' (thy) and 'llanw' (tide/flood), referencing maritime heritage and natural power.
- Merryn
Celtic
40From Welsh 'merch' (maiden) and 'ryn' (sea). Associated with the ocean and femininity in Welsh tradition.
- Yaw
Celtic
40From Welsh meaning 'son of Yaw' or potentially from a root relating to the yew tree, sacred in Celtic tradition.
- Dymir
Celtic
40From Welsh elements meaning 'great' or 'ruler'. A modern Celtic name with historical roots in Welsh tradition.
- Elwyn
Welsh
40White brow or fair-browed. From Welsh elements 'el' (noble) and 'gwyn' (white, fair), suggesting nobility and light.
- Gwynn
Welsh
40From Welsh 'gwyn' meaning 'fair, blessed, or white'. Associated with light and purity in Welsh tradition.
- Powell
Welsh
40From Welsh 'ap Howell', meaning 'son of Howell'. Howell derives from Welsh elements meaning 'eminent' and 'lord'.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
