What Welsh name means victory?

Gwilym, a variant of William, is one masculine Welsh name that means victory.

What is the meaning of the name Bryn in Welsh?

Bryn is a unisex Welsh name that means hill or mound. It is more commonly seen as a boys name.

What is the origin of the Welsh name Rhys?

Rhys, a masculine Welsh name, is derived from the Old Welsh Ris, which means enthusiasm or ardor.

What is the significance of family names in Welsh culture, and what is the traditional process of naming a Welsh baby boy?

Welsh culture has unique surnames because they can be derived from descriptive names or nicknames, occupational background, and location. It also follows a patronymic naming system. Sons usually have an ab or ap between their given name and their fathers to signify son of. For example, David ab Owen means David son of Owen. As for girls, ferch, or verch, is usually abbreviated to vch, and it signifies daughter of. (5)

What is the significance of the name Dylan in Welsh culture, and how does it relate to Welsh folklore?

The name Dylan is derived from two Welsh elements: dy, which means toward, and llanw, which means tide or flow. Dylan has strong connections to Welsh folklore because Dylan ail Don is a character in the Welsh mythic Mabinogion tales. He is assumed to be a Welsh sea god because he morphed into a sea creature during his baptism.

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18 Welsh Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With L

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Lloyd	Boy	Gray
Llewellyn	Boy	Leader; Lion; Strong
Lyn	Boy	Lake; Tender; Pretty
Llewelyn	Boy	Leader; Lion-like
Lear	Boy	The sea
Loyd	Boy	Gray-haired; Sacred
Locryn	Boy	Cornish form of Locrinus; Name of a region in Southeastern Britain
Lewallyn	Boy	A leader; One who leads others
Llewelydd	Boy	A leader with the bravery like a lion's
Llwyd	Boy	A gray haired man

Llygad	Boy	A person with gaying hair
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
Luellyn	Boy	One who is a Lion like leader
Lugh	Boy	Light; Brightness; Oath
Lughaidh	Boy	A shining warrior

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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