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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96 Welsh Baby Names Meaning, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Caden	Boy	Son or descendant of Cadán; Strength; Battle spirit; Warrior
Caiden	Boy	Strength; Battle spirit; Gentle
Cade	Boy	Battle; Spirit of the battle; Sturdy; Round
Cain	Boy	Acquired; To get; Clear water; Beautiful
Chad	Boy	Battle; Warlike; Lake; Large expanse of water
Cambria	Girl	The people; Wales
Cecil	Boy	Blind
Calder	Boy	Rocky water; Wild or rough stream
Cambrie	Girl	Wales; The people
Conway	Boy	Holy water

Cambree	Girl	The people; Wales
Chadwick	Boy	Settlement belonging to battle
Cambri	Girl	The people; Wales
Caio	Boy	Rejoice; Joyful
Cass	Boy	A curly-haired person; Keeper of the treasure; Clever
Corbett	Boy	Raven; Little crow
Caris	Girl	Love; Grace; Kindness
Caron	Boy	Name of a town; Beloved; Friend
Colen	Boy	Victory of the people; Dove; Hickory; Holly tree
Carwyn	Boy	A blessed love; White

Chadrick	Boy	Settlement belonging to battle
Croy	Boy	Derived from Gaelic word for crooked
Cerys	Girl	A lovely individual
Camber	Girl	One who hails from Cambria
Caedmon	Boy	Battle; Battler
Coel	Unisex	Hazel
Cassady	Girl	Curly-haired; Clever
Carrick	Boy	Name of a town; Rocky place; Hound of the rock
Colan	Boy	Victory of the people; Hazel; Path; Way
Cambrey	Girl	The people; Wales

Carmichael	Boy	Fort of Michael
Colwyn	Boy	A river situated in the country of Wales
Corwyn	Boy	Heart's delight; Leather
Caledonia	Girl	Tough person; Possessing hard feet; Hard
Cassadee	Girl	Curly-haired; Clever
Cheryle	Girl	A Cherry fruit
Crystin	Girl	The one who follows Christ
Cadi	Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Far off; My consecration of your name
Ceri	Girl	Uncertain; To love
Cheryl	Girl	Beloved; Darling; Cherry fruit; Green mineral; Free person

Cadan	Boy	A variant of Cadell and Kaden; Battle; Companion
Cadfael	Boy	Battle prince
Cadfan	Boy	Battle peak.
Cadmael	Boy	War chieftain
Cadmon	Boy	Battle warrior
Cadoc	Boy	He who fights the battles
Cadog	Boy	To be in the battle
Cadogan	Boy	Finds honor in battle
Cadwal	Boy	Battle commander
Cadwalader	Boy	Leads into battle

Cadwaladr	Boy	Surname: Battle leader
Cadwallader	Boy	Leads to battle
Cadwgan	Boy	Glorious in battle
Cadwgon	Boy	Has glory in battle
Cadwyn	Boy	Chained individual
Camea	Boy	His nose is crooked
Caraf	Girl	A feeling of love
Carantoc	Boy	A man of many virtues
Carantorivs	Boy	He has many virtues
Cariad	Unisex	A darling and beloved person

Caronie	Boy	One who loves
Caroun	Boy	Born to love
Caru	Unisex	A lovely person
Carys	Boy	To love; Beloved; God's grace
Catreena	Girl	A pure woman
Ceinwen	Girl	A precious gem; a fair, blessed one
Ceiriog	Boy	Name of a river
Ceiro	Boy	The loved one
Celt	Unisex	A musical and exotic name
Celtic	Unisex	Musical

Ceolwald	Boy	King; Beloved
Cerda	Boy	Awesome hair
Ceredig	Boy	The one who cherishes
Ceredwyn	Girl	Goddess of poetry; the fair one
Ceretic	Boy	The one who cherishes
Ceridwen	Girl	Goddess of poetry; the fair one
Cerie	Girl	A delicate bird's whistle
Ceris	Girl	Charity; the beloved one
Charlie	Unisex	Free man; Army
Cinon	Boy	Head; chief; leader; king

Crwys	Unisex	Another name of Cross; crucifix
Cynan	Boy	A noble Chief
Cyndaf	Boy	An independent person
Cyndeyrn	Boy	A well- renowned Lord
Cynfarch	Boy	A Chief Horse
Cynfran	Boy	The Chief Crow
Cynwal	Boy	Defensive; To protect
Cubert	Boy	Legendary son of Daere.
Curnow	Boy	A variant of Curnow meaning from Cornwall.
Ceiridwen	Girl	A fair woman

Cynfael	Boy	Chief prince
Cerridwen	Unisex	Goddess of rebirth and transformation
Cellan	Unisex	Elated; Joyous
Celyn	Unisex	Holly
Caian	Boy	Rejoice
Challis	Unisex	Shawl

Infographic: Most Popular Welsh Baby Names Meaning, Starting With C

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Welsh Baby Names Meaning, Starting With C(infographic)

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