Welsh Baby Names
Welsh names have a poetic quality that comes from one of Europe's oldest surviving languages. The Welsh language is beautifully musical, and its names reflect that. Rhys, Seren, Gwen and Carys are just a few examples of names that sound as lovely as they look on paper.
Wales has a naming tradition deeply rooted in mythology, poetry and landscape. Many names come from the Mabinogion, the collection of medieval Welsh tales, or from the Arthurian legends that Wales claims as its own. Others describe the natural world: Seren means 'star', Eira means 'snow', and Hafren is the Welsh name for the river Severn.
Browse the collection below for names from the Welsh tradition. Each entry includes pronunciation, meaning and cultural context.
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| Name | Popularity |
|---|---|
| Aeron | Uncommon |
| Alwyn | Rare |
| Angharad | Uncommon |
| Anwen | Uncommon |
| Arianwen | Uncommon |
| Bowen | Moderate |
| Braith | Rare |
| Branwen | Rare |
| Briallen | Rare |
| Bronwen | Uncommon |
| Bronwyn | Uncommon |
| Brynn | Moderate |
| Cadi | Uncommon |
| Cadoc | Rare |
| Cai | Uncommon |
| Caradoc | Rare |
| Carey | Uncommon |
| Carwyn | Uncommon |
| Carys | Moderate |
| Celyn | Uncommon |
| Cerian | Rare |
| Ceridwen | Rare |
| Cerys | Uncommon |
| Cynddelw | Rare |
| Deryn | Uncommon |
| Dewi | Uncommon |
| Drystan | Rare |
| Dylan | Popular |
| Efa | Uncommon |
| Eilonwy | Rare |
| Eirian | Rare |
| Eirlys | Uncommon |
| Elian | Uncommon |
| Elin | Moderate |
| Ellis | Moderate |
| Eluned | Rare |
| Emrys | Rare |
| Enfys | Rare |
| Enid | Uncommon |
| Evan | Popular |
| Ffion | Moderate |
| Floyd | Uncommon |
| Geraint | Uncommon |
| Gladys | Uncommon |
| Glyn | Uncommon |
| Griffin | Popular |
| Guinevere | Uncommon |
| Gwen | Moderate |
| Gwendolen | Moderate |
| Gwenllian | Uncommon |
| Gwydion | Rare |
| Gwyn | Uncommon |
| Gwyneira | Rare |
| Gwyneth | Moderate |
| Heledd | Rare |
| Howell | Uncommon |
| Hywel | Uncommon |
| Iestyn | Rare |
| Ieuan | Rare |
| Jennifer | Popular |
| Kendrick | Moderate |
| Liliwen | Rare |
| Llew | Rare |
| Llewellyn | Uncommon |
| Llewyn | Rare |
| Lloyd | Moderate |
| Lynn | Moderate |
| Mabli | Rare |
| Macsen | Rare |
| Maddox | Moderate |
| Madoc | Uncommon |
| Mairwen | Uncommon |
| Marvin | Uncommon |
| Maxen | Uncommon |
| Megan | Popular |
| Meirion | Rare |
| Meredith | Popular |
| Merrick | Uncommon |
| Morgana | Uncommon |
| Morwenna | Uncommon |
| Myfanwy | Rare |
| Myrddin | Rare |
| Nerys | Rare |
| Nia | Moderate |
| Osian | Uncommon |
| Owain | Moderate |
| Owen | Popular |
| Reece | Moderate |
| Reese | Popular |
| Rhoswen | Rare |
| Rhosyn | Uncommon |
| Rhydian | Rare |
| Rhys | Popular |
| Sian | Moderate |
| Siôr | Rare |
| Sulien | Rare |
| Talfryn | Rare |
| Tanwyn | Rare |
| Taran | Uncommon |
| Tarian | Rare |
| Tegid | Rare |
| Tesni | Rare |
| Tudur | Rare |
| Vaughn | Uncommon |
| Wynn | Uncommon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pronounce Welsh names?
Welsh spelling is actually quite regular once you know the rules. 'Ll' is a voiceless lateral fricative (place your tongue on the roof of your mouth and breathe), 'dd' sounds like 'th' in 'the', and 'ff' is like English 'f'. Rhys is 'REECE', Seren is 'SEH-ren'.
What are popular Welsh baby names?
Rhys, Seren, Carys, Dylan, Gwen, Evan, Eira and Bryn are among the most popular Welsh names. Many are used widely in England and internationally too.
Are Welsh names part of the Celtic tradition?
Yes. Welsh is a Celtic language, closely related to Cornish and Breton. Welsh names share roots with other Celtic naming traditions but have their own distinct character and sound.