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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74 Welsh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Evelyn	Girl	Life; Hazelnut; Lake; Beauty
Evan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Youth; Born from the yew tree
Ellis	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Elan	Boy	Oak tree; Torch; Light; Beautiful orchid
Emrys	Boy	Immortal; Divine
Elin	Girl	Bright; Shining; Sunbeam
Eowyn	Girl	Horse lover; Horse joy
Evans	Boy	Son of Evan; God is gracious
Eira	Girl	Snow; Mercy
Evyn	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious

Eduard	Boy	Rich guard
Eleen	Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Desire; Hazelnut
Evanna	Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life; Living grace
Ezlyn	Unisex	Help; Lake
Enid	Girl	Spirit; Soul; Life
Eriana	Girl	Most holy; Silver; Honor
Elenor	Girl	Oaktree; Torch; Light; Beautiful orchid
Edris	Boy	Ardent lord; Wealthy king; Interpreter
Elwyn	Boy	Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend
Emyr	Boy	King; Lord; Prince; Commander

Elyan	Unisex	Sun
Euro	Unisex	Gold
Erilyn	Girl	Ever ruler; Lake
Emris	Unisex	Immortal
Emryn	Unisex	Immortal ruler
Eilonwy	Girl	Deer or stag; Song or melody
Eirian	Girl	Bright; Beautiful
Enia	Girl	Fiery; Noble; Kernel
Evynne	Unisex	God is gracious
Ezlynn	Unisex	Help; Lake

Elen	Girl	Torch; Shining light; Nymph
Eleri	Girl	Torch; Shining light; My God is an oath; Each of two; Torch; Pure
Elain	Girl	Fawn; Corposant; Torch; Moon
Evanne	Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life
Enith	Unisex	Soul; Spirit; Life
Ebrill	Girl	A person who is born in april; has deep desire to travel
Ecgwynn	Unisex	Blessed and fair being; self assertive person
Edern	Boy	The legendary son of Nudd
Ednowain	Boy	A well brought up person
Ednyfed	Boy	Name of a warrior

Edrie	Girl	Ardent lord; Wealthy king; Interpreter
Efa	Girl	To breathe; To live; Beauty
Eilir	Girl	Butterfly; one who is spontaneous and alluring
Eiluned	Girl	A perfect image or an idol
Eilwyn	Boy	An old friend with a white brow
Einion	Boy	Anvil; they are very generous
Eirlys	Girl	Snowdrop; A white flower
Eirwen	Girl	White snow; Blessed
Eirwyn	Girl	The one who is white as snow
Eiry	Girl	Fair person who is bright as snow

Elery	Boy	Cheerful; A Welsh river; Alder nook
Elgan	Boy	Bright
Elice	Unisex	My God is an oath; Nobility; Benevolent
Elliw	Girl	Name of a color; Over-sensitive nature
Eluned	Girl	Idol; Image; Likeness
Elwy	Boy	Gain; Benefit
Elwynn	Boy	A wise friend; Magical; Fair; White being
Emlen	Boy	Around the valley; Rival; To strive
Emlyn	Boy	Around the valley; Rival; To strive
Enfys	Girl	Rainbow

Enit	Girl	Fair; Woodlark
Enyd	Girl	Spirit; Soul; Life
Erbin	Boy	Legendary son of Cushtenhin
Erchambaut	Boy	Loved by all
Eryl	Girl	Hunt; Lookout
Eseld	Girl	Beautiful; One who rules over the ice
Euddogwy	Boy	A very ancient saint pilgrim
Eudeat	Boy	A very ancient saint pilgrim
Eudel	Boy	From the Yew tree valley
Eudelme	Boy	A grove of Yew trees

Eutigirn	Boy	One who is fond of his king
Everwyn	Boy	He who is a friend of the sea
Eir	Girl	Mercy; Snow
Eather	Unisex	Pleasant breeze; Gentle wind

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

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