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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52 Welsh Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Brandon	Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill; Hill covered with broom
Bowen	Boy	Son of Owen; Noble; Victorious
Braelynn	Girl	Primrose; Hill
Braelyn	Girl	Primrose; Hill
Brendan	Boy	Fiery hill; Prince; King
Brynleigh	Girl	Hill; Mound; Burnt meadow
Brynley	Unisex	Strong, courageous, noble
Bryn	Girl	Hill; Mound; Meadow bridge
Brenden	Boy	Prince; King; Outstanding
Brendon	Boy	Prince; King

Broderick	Boy	Son of Rhydderch; Descendant of Bruadar; Brother
Brax	Boy	Strong; Bold; Fierce
Brenley	Girl	Burned clearing; Hill; Mound
Bronwyn	Girl	White Raven; Fair breast
Brynlie	Girl	Hill; Mound; Burnt meadow
Brynna	Girl	Hill; Mound; Strong one; Brown; Little Raven
Brylin	Unisex	Strong; Courageous; Intelligent
Bran	Boy	A raven; A blackbird that resembles a crow
Bowyn	Unisex	White-haired warrior
Brynn	Boy	Hill; Mound; Bright; Fair-haired; Champion

Bren	Boy	King; Prince; Heat
Brinn	Girl	Hill; Mound; High
Brinley	Boy	Burnt clearing; Hill
Blen	Unisex	Enlightenment; To shine brightly
Brick	Boy	Good fellow; Descendant of Breac; Freckled
Bron	Boy	Someone with brown or dark hair or skin; Blessed breast; White Raven; Source; Spring
Brynner	Boy	A man who lives in the hill
Brenn	Boy	Prince; King; Raindrop; Fire; Sword
Bronwen	Girl	White Raven; Blessed breast
Brecon	Unisex	Underlined strength; Charismatic leader

Brynlee	Boy	Hill; Mound; Burned clearing
Braylin	Girl	Hill; Lake; A person belonging to the hillside
Bennington	Girl	Settlement associated with Benna
Bevan	Boy	Son of Evan
Branwen	Girl	Beautiful raven; White raven
Bethan	Girl	My God is an oath
Berwyn	Boy	White mound; Friend of the harvest; A variant of Berwin
Baines	Boy	The son of Einws
Barwyn	Boy	A white mound
Betrys	Girl	From Beatrice

Beynon	Boy	Son of Eynon
Blevine	Unisex	A child who is like a wolf cub
Blodwyn	Girl	Flower
Boudica	Girl	it is the name of a queen of the iceni tribe of the british empire.
Brac	Boy	free
Breunor	Boy	Brown man
Briallen	Girl	A woman like a primrose flower
Brynmor	Boy	From the great hill
Brynne	Boy	He who is from the hill
Brynnlee	Boy	One who comes from the land of the hills

Brynnley	Boy	One from the hil lands
Bleuzen	Girl	The Bretons form of the Welsh Blodwen; White flowers

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