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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57 Welsh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dylan	Boy	To tide; To flow
Davis	Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Dilan	Boy	Heart; Compassionate; Tide; Flow
Daylen	Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Denzel	Boy	Fine wine lover; The wild one; High stronghold; Fertile land
Daenerys	Girl	Lady of light; Lady of hope
Daylon	Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Dillan	Boy	Son of the sea; Tide; Flow
Daylan	Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Daren	Boy	Oaktree; Great; From Airelle; Edge

Devaughn	Boy	Little black one; Little stag; Little ox; Of Devonshire
Dyllan	Boy	To tide; To flow
Dylann	Boy	To tide; To flow
Davyn	Boy	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Fawn; Little black one
Dhillon	Unisex	To flow; Towards the tide
Dhilan	Unisex	To flow; Towards the tide
Delwyn	Boy	Pretty; White; Blessed
Dai	Boy	Beloved or uncle; Great; Demand; Divine; Goddesslike
Deren	Unisex	Bird; Edge; Oak tree
Doak	Boy	Beloved; Loved one; Battle

Dillian	Boy	Tide; Flow; From the sea; Sea God
Dylen	Boy	To tide; To flow
Dyllon	Boy	To tide; To flow
Del	Boy	Of the; Pretty; He give
Drystan	Boy	Full of sorrow; Sad
Divi	Girl	Beloved; Glorious; Sun-like glow
Dillyn	Girl	One with the flow
Dillen	Boy	Tide; Flow; From the sea
Delwin	Boy	Pretty; White; Blessed
Dee	Girl	Dark; Black; Deity; Divine

Danilyn	Unisex	God is my judge; Lake
Dylynn	Girl	Toward tide; Toward flow
Dylana	Girl	To flow; Towards the tide
Deryn	Unisex	Bird
Dilani	Unisex	Lion; Love; Loyal; Faithful; To flow; Towards the tide
Daafi	Boy	One who prevents
Daavid	Boy	A beloved friend
Dafydd	Boy	A beloved boy; Uncle
Dalldav	Boy	A legendary son
Dei	Boy	Beloved; Uncle

Delyth	Girl	A neat, efficient, and pretty being
Dil	Girl	Tide; Flow; Ruler of the people
Dilwyn	Girl	White; Blessed; Genuine
Dilys	Girl	Genuine
Dinas	Boy	A fort in a small city; tall
Dryw	Boy	Wise; one who understands and learns fast
Dwyn	Boy	To a lead a blessed life
Dwynwen	Girl	To lead a blessed life; White; Fair; God of love
Dy	Girl	To; Toward; Plum tree
Dyddgu	Boy	A gentle and mild individual

Dylis	Girl	A true person who is also very reliable
Dyllis	Girl	A perfect and reliable person
Dylon	Boy	To flow; Toward; Tide
Dawkins	Unisex	Beloved; Descendant of Deaghadh
Dayaan	Unisex	Judge; Generous; Mighty ruler
Dilly	Unisex	Noble; The exalted one; Heart; Prosperous in battle
Dill	Unisex	Toward flow

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