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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56 Welsh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Arianna	Girl	Most holy; Silver; Melody
Arthur	Boy	Bear king; Bear
Arwen	Girl	Noble maiden; White; Blessed
Avalon	Girl	Island of apples
Avonlea	Girl	A field near the river; Woodland; River
Alwyn	Boy	Wise friend; Elf friend; River Alwen
Alis	Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Avon	Boy	River
Arwin	Boy	White; Fair; Blessed; People's friend
Arianne	Girl	Most holy; Silver

Aeron	Boy	Berries; Battle; Discord
Arvil	Boy	Cried over; Inheritance
Aadan	Boy	Man; To make; Earth
Arthas	Boy	Bear king
Araf	Unisex	Borderland between Heaven and Hell; Slow
Adda	Girl	Ornament; Son of the red soil; Earth; Noble; Nobility
Aubrynn	Girl	A person who sits on the Golden hill
Arvel	Boy	Prominent
Arwyn	Boy	White; Fair; Blessed; People's friend
Aneira	Girl	Very snowy; Honor; Dignity; Esteem; Latin

Arieana	Girl	Silver
Avonelle	Girl	To breathe; To live; River
Amandalyn	Girl	Lovable lake; Worthy of love
Arawyn	Unisex	White; Blessed
Anwen	Girl	Very fair; Blessed; White; Beautiful
Anwyn	Girl	Very fair; Blessed; White; Beautiful
Arianda	Girl	The one who is holy and serene
Aderyn	Girl	Bird
Aubrin	Girl	Elf king
Aled	Boy	Child

Aneurin	Boy	Honour; Esteem; Dignity
Anyon	Boy	Anvil
Addien	Girl	A pleasant or beautiful girl
Aelwen	Girl	A fair eyebrows, not black
Aelwin	Girl	One with the blessed eyebrow
Aerona	Girl	Berries; Battle
Aeronwen	Boy	The winner or victor of a battle
Aeronwy	Boy	The battle winner
Aerowyn	Boy	The victorious person from the battle
Afon	Unisex	A river, a stream, or water

Alun	Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Anchor	Unisex	Anchor; Much-loved
Angharad	Girl	Much loved
Arawn	Boy	King of the underworld
Arianwen	Girl	Silver; White; Blessed
Arthfael	Boy	Prince; Chieftain
Attie	Boy	Bear; Man; King
Awdrie	Boy	Everlasting inspiration
Awen	Girl	A muse; An interesting person
Arthyen	Boy	Cornish form of the Welsh name Arthen; Bear born

Afan	Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure; River
Anwyll	Boy	Darling; Dear; Beloved
Armella	Girl	Bear prince
Arianrhod	Unisex	Silver wheel
Aeres	Unisex	Heiress
Addox	Unisex	Son of the fortunate one

Infographic: Meaningful Welsh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Welsh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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