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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75 Welsh Baby Names Meaning, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Cade	Boy	Spirit of the battle; Sturdy; Rhythm
Cass	Boy	A curly haired person
Caio	Boy	Rejoice; Joyful
Caron	Boy	One who loves to love
Carwyn	Boy	A blessed love
Croy	Boy	Derived from Gaelic word for crooked
Cerys	Girl	A lovely individual
Coel	Unisex	Hazel
Cadie	Girl	She who is pure
Cassady	Girl	A curly haired girl

Cadell	Boy	Battle spirit
Colwyn	Boy	A river situated in the country of Wales
Cadel	Boy	Great battle
Cassadee	Girl	A woman with curly hair
Cheryle	Girl	A Cherry fruit
Crystin	Girl	The one who follows Christ
Cadi	Girl	Pure woman
Ceri	Girl	The one who loves
Cheryl	Girl	Beloved; Darling; Cherry fruit; Green mineral; Free person
Cadan	Boy	A variant of Cadell and Kaden; Battle; Companion

Cadfael	Boy	Battle prince
Cadfan	Boy	Battle peak.
Cadmael	Boy	War chieftain
Cadmon	Boy	Battle warrior
Cadoc	Boy	He who fights the battles
Cadog	Boy	To be in the battle
Cadogan	Boy	Finds honor in battle
Cadwal	Boy	Battle commander
Cadwalader	Boy	Leads into battle
Cadwaladr	Boy	Surname: Battle leader

Cadwallader	Boy	Leads to battle
Cadwgan	Boy	Glorious in battle
Cadwgon	Boy	Has glory in battle
Cadwyn	Boy	Chained individual
Camea	Boy	His nose is crooked
Caraf	Girl	A feeling of love
Carantoc	Boy	A man of many virtues
Carantorivs	Boy	He has many virtues
Cariad	Unisex	A darling and beloved person
Caronie	Boy	One who loves

Caroun	Boy	Born to love
Caru	Unisex	A lovely person
Carys	Boy	To love; Beloved; God's grace
Catreena	Girl	A pure woman
Ceinwen	Girl	A precious gem; a fair, blessed one
Ceiriog	Boy	Name of a river
Ceiro	Boy	The loved one
Celt	Unisex	A musical and exotic name
Celtic	Unisex	Musical
Ceolwald	Boy	King; Beloved

Cerda	Boy	Awesome hair
Ceredig	Boy	The one who cherishes
Ceredwyn	Girl	Goddess of poetry; the fair one
Ceretic	Boy	The one who cherishes
Ceridwen	Girl	Goddess of poetry; the fair one
Cerie	Girl	A delicate bird's whistle
Ceris	Girl	Charity; the beloved one
Charlie	Unisex	Free man; Army
Cinon	Boy	Head; chief; leader; king
Crwys	Unisex	Another name of Cross; crucifix

Cynan	Boy	A noble Chief
Cyndaf	Boy	An independent person
Cyndeyrn	Boy	A well- renowned Lord
Cynfarch	Boy	A Chief Horse
Cynfran	Boy	The Chief Crow
Cynwal	Boy	Defensive; To protect
Cubert	Boy	Legendary son of Daere.
Curnow	Boy	A variant of Curnow meaning from Cornwall.
Ceiridwen	Girl	A fair woman
Cynfael	Boy	Chief prince

Cerridwen	Unisex	Goddess of rebirth and transformation
Cellan	Unisex	Elated; Joyous
Celyn	Unisex	Holly
Caian	Boy	Rejoice
Challis	Unisex	Shawl

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