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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47 Welsh Baby Names Meaning, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jennifer	Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural
Jareth	Boy	A gentle one; Descent
Jennah	Girl	Heaven; Yahweh is gracious; White phantom
Jerrell	Boy	Ruler of the spear
Jenelle	Girl	God is gracious; White Phantom
Jenessa	Girl	White phantom
Jenifer	Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural
Jenae	Girl	White phantom; God is gracious
Jenica	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom; Well-born
Jenni	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom

Jevin	Boy	Born from the yew tree; God is gracious; Well-born; Youth
Jayvyn	Unisex	Light spirit
Jennica	Girl	White phantom; To behold
Jenaya	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jenn	Girl	White phantom
Jeston	Boy	Just and upright individual
Jestina	Girl	To rejoice; He will add; Just
Jabrion	Boy	One who has a bow made of yew wood
Jarreth	Boy	Descent; Worth; Kindness
Jennalyn	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom

Jennelle	Girl	White phantom
Jennika	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennilyn	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennee	Girl	White, fair, blessed, holy, smooth, soft; Variant of Jennifer
Jenniffer	Girl	Beautiful and fair girl
Jennyfer	Girl	Beautiful and easy-going individual
Jenney	Girl	Good, attractive, and nice-looking
Jenne	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jenyfer	Girl	Spiritual, pure, mild, and gentle person
Jenalyn	Girl	Mild and gentle person

Jenell	Girl	White Phantom
Jeni	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennalee	Girl	Nice, pleasant, and gorgeous person
Jennipher	Girl	White phantom
Jenalee	Girl	Fair-complexioned and pretty
Jenina	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jennefer	Girl	Pretty and charming girl
Jen	Girl	Fair lady; White phantom
Jennea	Girl	Very good person
Jennis	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom

Jeneth	Girl	White, fair, blessed, holy, smooth, soft; Variant of Jennifer
Jenibelle	Girl	Well-mannered with tender care
Jeniffer	Girl	Beautiful and fair girl
Jenlyns	Girl	White, fair, smooth skin
Jenneigh	Girl	Pretty white-skinned lady
Jennifar	Girl	Fair or white person
Jenny	Unisex	White phantom

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