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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133 Welsh Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
George	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker
Griffin	Boy	Lord; Prince
Gwendolyn	Girl	Fair Bow; Blessed Ring
Gwen	Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Guinevere	Girl	White phantom; Gentle queen
Gwyneth	Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors; Happiness
Gwenyth	Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Gwenivere	Unisex	Fair queen
Griffen	Boy	Lord; Prince
Gwenevere	Girl	Phantom; White fay

Griffith	Boy	Lord; Prince
Gwynevere	Girl	White phantom
Glenda	Girl	Good; Valley
Gweneth	Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors
Gaven	Boy	Hawk; God-send; Hawk field
Griff	Boy	Strong lord; Prince
Garth	Boy	Garden; The keeper of the garden
Glynda	Girl	Fair; Beautiful; Good
Galvin	Boy	Glowing; Descendant of the bright, fair one; Hawk field
Gerren	Boy	Gerren is the Cornish equivalent of Geraint; Old

Gwynn	Boy	Blessed, fair, white
Gwendalynn	Girl	White-browed person; The sign of blessings and intelligence
Gwendolen	Girl	White ring; Fair; Blessed; White
Gryffen	Boy	Strong lord
Guenevere	Girl	Fair one
Glenys	Girl	Fair; Good.
Gwendoline	Girl	White ring; Fair; Blessed; White
Gwenna	Girl	White; Fair; Smooth; Success and cooperation
Gwenneth	Girl	Happiness
Gawain	Boy	Hawk; God-send; Hawk field

Garreth	Boy	Gentle
Gwyndolyn	Girl	White ring
Gwenda	Girl	White; Blessed; Good
Genifer	Girl	One who has white or pale colored hair
Gwynne	Unisex	Fair, blessed, white
Glenis	Girl	Fair; Good; Holy
Gwyndolin	Unisex	Fair bow; Blessed ring
Gwenn	Girl	White; Blessed
Genevra	Girl	Juniper; White phantom; White magical being
Guinivere	Girl	White ghost; Phantom

Genny	Girl	The one who is pure; Unpolluted; Polite and fair
Glinda	Girl	Good; Fair woman
Glynis	Girl	One who comes from the valley
Gaenor	Girl	One who is pure, honest, and easy-going
Gaerwn	Boy	White-colored fortress
Ganora	Boy	A swelling white wave
Gareth	Unisex	Valor
Garmon	Boy	Overcomer; Winner
Garrath	Boy	Kind person; One who can handle the spear strongly
Gavin	Unisex	White hawk; Son of the smith

Gavyn	Unisex	White falcon
Gawin	Boy	Resembles as a falcon which is white in color
Gayana	Girl	Singing
Geniffer	Girl	The girl who is fair and nice looking
Genneigh	Girl	The sea waves of white color
Genney	Girl	Refers to the hard waves in the sea which reflects in white color
Gennye	Girl	The virgin girl; Pure
Geny	Girl	Short form of Jennifer; The sea waves which shines in white color
Geraint	Boy	One of the names of the rulers
Gereint	Boy	An old spear holder

Gerens	Boy	The one who is boldly fighting with spear
Gerwyn	Boy	Impartial love; Neutral love
Gethin	Boy	The person who has black or gloomy skin
Gethrude	Boy	A dusky or dark skinned person
Gethwine	Unisex	A dusky friend or a dark skinned friend
Glaedwine	Girl	Country
Glain	Girl	Jewel
Gleinguid	Boy	The one who comes from the valley
Glema	Girl	Glen; Valley
Glyndwr	Boy	Valley water

Glywys	Boy	The king from the valley
Gower	Boy	A person who is pure, wise and holy
Griffri	Boy	The Lord who has a very strong grip on everything around him
Grifin	Boy	The strong faith in God
Gruff	Boy	Lord; Prince
Gruffudd	Boy	Lord; Prince
Gruffydd	Boy	Lord; Prince
Grummore	Boy	The individual with a sixth sense, high energy levels, and sensitivity
Gry	Girl	Dawn; Charming; Lovely; Beautiful; Gorgeous; Shy like the dawn
Gryffyth	Boy	Strong grip

Gryta	Girl	A pearl; The beautiful one; The precious one
Guabeith	Boy	One who leads and directs others
Guendolen	Girl	One with a magnetic personality
Guenivere	Girl	One who is a good learner
Guto	Boy	A strong chief; A person who has the ability to lead a group with management
Gwayn	Boy	Hawk used as part of fight
Gwenaelle	Girl	White; The sign of holiness; Holy
Gwendal	Girl	White-browed person; The sign of blessings and intelligence
Gwendolin	Girl	White-browed person; The sign of blessings and intelligence
Gwendydd	Girl	White-browed person; The sign of blessings and intelligence

Gwenever	Girl	Fair one
Gwenhevare	Girl	To be defined
Gwenhwyfar	Girl	White; Fair; Smooth; Success and cooperation
Gwenifer	Girl	White; Fair; Smooth; Success and cooperation
Gwenifrewi	Girl	White; Fair; Smooth; Success and cooperation
Gwenllian	Girl	White; Fair; Smooth; Success and cooperation
Gwennan	Girl	Blessed and generous; Approachable; Blessed; Good-natured
Gwennol	Girl	White-fronted; The swallow; Approachable; Blessed; Good natured
Gwerfyl	Girl	Lively, expressive and has great verbal habits
Gwern	Boy	Strong will power; Determination; Imagination; Disciplined

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