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 L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lloyd	Boy	Gray
Lynette	Girl	Idol; Image; Little island; Lake
Lynn	Girl	Lake; Pond; Waterfall; Tender; Beautiful
Lynnlee	Unisex	Lake; Clearing
Lili	Girl	Oath of God; Lily; Night
Lanah	Girl	Fawn; Orchid; Mountain mist
Llewellyn	Boy	Leader; Lion; Strong
Lynnette	Girl	Image; Idol; Lake
Lyn	Boy	Lake; Tender; Pretty
Llewelyn	Boy	Leader; Lion-like

Lynelle	Girl	Lake; She
Lynna	Girl	Lake; Pool
Lynnie	Girl	Soft; Tender; Beautiful; Lake
Lear	Boy	The sea
Loyd	Boy	Gray-haired; Sacred
Locryn	Boy	Cornish form of Locrinus; Name of a region in Southeastern Britain
Lavaughn	Unisex	Little; Small
Lauralynn	Girl	Laurel tree; Symbol of honor and victory, Lake
Luelle	Girl	Famous warrior; Famous elf
Lovelynn	Unisex	Love; Lake

Lynlea	Girl	A beautiful lake
Levaughn	Boy	Little
Lynnae	Girl	A lime or linden tree; Lake
Lynne	Girl	Lake; Pond
Linnette	Girl	A songbird; Image; Idol
Linet	Girl	A greatly admired person; An idol
Lenette	Unisex	Idol; Torch; Tower; Of Magdala
Lanette	Girl	Image; Idol; Likeness; Lake
Linn	Girl	A name of a flower; Lake
Lynnelle	Girl	Lake; Idol

Linnet	Girl	A small bird or a type of finch; Image; Likeness
Linette	Girl	Idol; Image; Likeness
Lavaughan	Unisex	Small; A little of something
Leoline	Girl	Strong; Leader; Light; Dark; Oath; Bright; Brilliant
Lewallyn	Boy	A leader; One who leads others
Linnit	Girl	A woman who many worship and idolize
Linniue	Girl	An idolized woman
Lleucu	Girl	A light that is cherished
Llewella	Girl	One whose lion-like bravery shines bright
Llewelydd	Boy	A leader with the bravery like a lion's

Llwyd	Boy	A gray haired man
Llygad	Boy	A person with gaying hair
Llyn	Girl	A woman who came from the lake
Llyr	Boy	The sea
Llywarch	Boy	A leader of the horses
Llywelyn	Boy	Leader; Strong; Bright oath; Bright and strong
Llywernog	Boy	A place name from a town Llywernog in Wales
Lowri	Girl	Laurel
Luellen	Girl	Lion; Leader
Luellyn	Boy	One who is a Lion like leader

Lugh	Boy	Light; Brightness; Oath
Lughaidh	Boy	A shining warrior
Lunet	Girl	Image; Likeness; Idol
Lunete	Girl	Image; Likeness; Idol
Lyneth	Girl	Image; Likeness; Idol
Lynetta	Girl	Image; Likeness; Idol; Lake; Soft; Flexible
Linelle	Unisex	Lake; Tender; Beautiful

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