What is a traditional Welsh name?

There are several traditional names in Welsh culture for both boys and girls. Dylan (meaning son of the sea), Bedwyr (meaning Legendary son of Pedrawd), Cadwgan (battle glory), and Emrys (meaning immortal) are some traditional boy names. Some traditional feminine names include Angharad (meaning much loved), Ceridwen (meaning blessed poetry), Rhiannon (meaning great queen), and Gwendolen (meaning blessed ring).

Which Welsh name means grace?

Carys is a feminine Welsh name that means ‘grace.’ There are several Welsh names that mean the grace of God, including Sianna, Siana, Siandrah, and Evan.

Which Welsh name means Lily?

Lily is a common floral name for girls, and the Welsh version is spelled as Lili.

What are some Welsh baby names that are difficult to pronounce for non-native speakers?

Welsh names can be difficult to pronounce for non-native speakers because it is a phonetic language. They include Blodeuwedd meaning ‘flower face,’ Creiddylad meaning ‘jewel of the sea,’ Gwawrddydd meaning dawn, Myfanwy meaning ‘my fine’ or ‘rare one,’ Siwan, which is the Welsh form of Joan, Cynddelw meaning ‘high’ or ‘exalted,’ Llefelys meaning ‘sweet voice,’ and Ynyr which is the Welsh form of the name Honorius.

What are some Welsh baby names that have a connection to Welsh mythology or folklore?

Arawn is a masculine name with connections to Welsh mythology. It is the name of the Mythical king of the Underworld. Bedwyr is a variation of the Bedivere and is found in the Arthurian legends; he was one of the original companions of King Arthur. Gwenhwyfar is the Welsh form of the name Guinevere, who was the beautiful wife of King Arthur from the Arthurian legend.

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32 Welsh Baby Names with Meanings White, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jennifer	Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural
Jennah	Girl	Heaven; Yahweh is gracious; White phantom
Jenelle	Girl	God is gracious; White Phantom
Jenessa	Girl	White phantom
Jenifer	Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural
Jenae	Girl	White phantom; God is gracious
Jenica	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom; Well-born
Jenni	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennica	Girl	White phantom; To behold
Jenaya	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom

Jenn	Girl	White phantom
Jennalyn	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennelle	Girl	White phantom
Jennika	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennilyn	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jenissa	Unisex	Yahweh is merciful; White phantom
Jennee	Girl	Fair one; White; Smooth; Soft
Jenne	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jonica	Unisex	God is gracious; To behold; White phantom
Jenell	Girl	White Phantom

Jeni	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennipher	Girl	White phantom
Jenina	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jen	Girl	Fair lady; White phantom
Jennis	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jeneth	Girl	White, fair, blessed, holy, smooth, soft; Variant of Jennifer
Jeniffer	Girl	White phantom
Jenlyns	Girl	White, fair, smooth skin
Jenneigh	Girl	Pretty white-skinned lady
Jennifar	Girl	Fair or white person

Jenny	Unisex	White phantom; White ghost; White enchantress
Jeny	Boy	White phantom

Infographic: Top Welsh Baby Names with Meanings White, Starting With J

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Welsh Baby Names with Meanings White, Starting With J(infographic)

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