Mine means wealth/prosperity in Sanskrit(ancient Indian language). Meaning laurel, Lowri is an appealing name that seems unusual but is quite common in Wales. These charming names for winter-born babies may inspire you in your quest for a name. One of our favorites: Owain (meaning “young warrior”). Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your comments :-). The Welsh form of Aidan, meaning "little fire". The "s" is pronounced as "sh". Choose from the 200+ popular name ideas that follow. Bethan is a Welsh form of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath". The Welsh language still flourishes, despite centuries of English rule, and the lilting cadences of the spoken word are in themselves lyrical. Here is a selection of Welsh baby names together with their meanings. . Ceri. This name means "God is gracious".
Welsh form of Eve, from Hebrew meaning "life." The name means "moment in time". You may also wish to add the girl's name Ilir, which means "butterfly". The Welsh name of Igraine, the mother of King Arthur. Adara. And don’t miss my other top baby name posts: Unique Baby Names– uncommon choices for boys, girls, and unisex names, Hindu Baby Boy Names– modern and traditional Hindi names for boys, French Baby Names– gorgeous French classics for boys and girls, Italian Girls Names– melodic and feminine Italian names you’ll love. Choose from the 150+ popular male name ideas that follow. These different forms of the same name mean "born of yew".
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!......I love you, "Pretty". English: Broad; a nickname for Bradley and other names beginning with Brad-. Pronounced “Ire-liss”, this name strikes me as both strong and cute. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, has a decidedly un-Welsh name. If you love the idea of a sporty, preppy, unisex name, you'll find plenty of name ideas here. Nice hub , drawing all the names together so well. It makes a pretty name on its own, or it can be paired with a longer name for a short and sweet middle name. Fan of blogging, sleeping, and pretending not to hear my kids fight. Hi fpherj48 - I'm not going to argue this one, I have no idea about Spanish names! I was brought up in Wales, a long time ago and many of those names are very familiar to me. (Teachers always seem VERY old when you are in school and then a few years later, you find they may not always have been just as old as you thought. St Eilian performed miraculous cures. Also written as “Siân”, this Welsh form of Jane is pronounced like “Shaan” and means God is gracious. Looking for a beautiful, unique, or even bizarre and weird name for your baby girl, cat, or even your favorite lawn gnome? Cai means "lord", possibly derived from the latin word "caius". Another name that’s easy to pronounce, Bronwen means fair and is starting to catch on here the in the States. Hebrew: Acquired; In the Bible, Cain was the son of Adam and Eve. This name is about as feminine sounding as it gets, and derives from bird-catcher. It has the same familiar pronunciation as... Returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake, Welsh: Legendary brother in law of the Virgin Mary. Linda, diolch yn fawr - which, I hope, is "thank you" in Welsh! StellaSee from California on May 30, 2012: Iago has Welsh origins? OWAIN m Welsh, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance Probably a Welsh form of EUGENE, though other theories connect it to Welsh eoghunn meaning "youth". A beautiful name for a winter baby girl. Hoping for a daughter that is cheerful, bright and pleasant? I wish I had these around before our daughter was born. For a loving baby this is perfect; it means "to love". As the legend goes, Guinevere was King Arthur’s beautiful queen. Judi Brown (author) from UK on March 03, 2012: Hi suzettenaples - Megan has become a popular name in the last twenty years here in the UK - I don't remember meeting many Megans before that. A short version of the name Glyndwr or Glendower. This Celtic name is widespread in Ireland, partially due to the renown of Brian Boru, a high king and great national hero... Caden, along with it's rhyming brothers Aiden, Braedon and Jaden, has a modern appeal that's become mega fashionable. A shortened form of the Welsh “Megan”, Megha is a sweet and cute name meaning pearl. Judi Brown (author) from UK on February 11, 2012: Hi alocsin - definitely unusual and beautiful names, I hope they become more popular with a wider audience. This Welsh name meaning ice ruler makes a beautiful and romantic choice. This well-known name means Great Queen and is associated with radiance and light. I used to know someone by that name but as he was a teacher in school, it is likely he is now dead, or at least EXTREMELY old. Looking for an unusual name for your baby? Thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated :-). My name could have been Bethan, so beautiful. It is pronounced "EL-wen". Mine means "Jewess", so clearly my parents didn't choose it for its meaning, because we are not Jewish! For all things babies and baby names, don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest: These are beautiful! If so, congratulations! Perhaps you have Irish roots or simply love the Irish language. Or Eirlys, since I am a winter girl or perhaps Aelwen, another lovely name. Don’t let the spelling scare you away. .at least I enjoyed reading about the exotic and beautiful names you put together. A variant of David, hence the name of the patron saint of Wales. Carwyn Williams is a former professional surfer from Wales who won the European Professional Surfing Tour twice. I was thinking it was more Mediterranean or Middle Eastern origins..or maybe I'm watching too much Aladdin ;D. Judi Brown (author) from UK on March 29, 2012: Hi ytsenoh - I agree, it must be great to have a distinctive name. My name DeAnna is an old English name that means 'leader' and is a variant of Diana meaning 'divine'. The Welsh version of Stephen - "crowned with laurels". Angie was the name of my favourite doll though (still got her! You certainly don’t need to be from Wales to choose one of these stunning old Welsh girls names for your baby. Meaning large homestead, this Welsh name has the advantage of being easy to read and say in many different languages. The name means "old".
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, much appreciated. Interesting and Vote up. CASE1WORKER from UNITED KINGDOM on December 28, 2011: Well its a good job HP wasn't around when I was naming our three- I had enough difficulty sorting their names out with my limited knowledge! Used as a forename and a surname, Lloyd means "grey-haired". This name generator will generate 10 random Welsh names. Thanks for the reminder of 1-10 - up to "pedwar" seems vaguely familiar, but it's sooo long ago. That’s the meaning of this name, pronounced “Sirr-yol”. Voted up, marked useful, beautiful and interesting. I interact with the Welsh in my current position what a lovely people. Judi Brown (author) from UK on October 02, 2012: Hi Kai - great to meet you!
If these Welsh names aren't quite what you are looking for, why not try some Cornish or Irish baby names? This name is about as feminine sounding as it gets, and derives from bird-catcher. Thanks for dropping in and taking the time to commment :-), I love this Hub! Meaning fern, Rhedyn is unique yet familiar given its similarity to the many trendy names rhyming with “Aidan”. 1 - 10 in Welsh. This variant of Mary is easy to read and pronounce, but just unique enough to stand out. But browse through our list to find plenty of traditional Welsh baby names and their meanings. Unique Baby Names You’ll Fall In Love With, Stunning Baby Names You Have Not Thought Of, Old Fashioned Baby Names That Are Ready For a Comeback, Scary Things Newborns Do That Are Completely Normal. Maybe if I get a Welsh Corgi? It fell out of the top 1,000 in 2014. It means snowdrop. I feel like changing my name! Judi Brown (author) from UK on December 28, 2011: Hi Caseworker - yes, sometimes there can be just too much choice! Though I visited London last year and enjoyed it a lot, still I would like to visit Wales in the near future. This cute Welsh girls name means born in April. Glad that you enjoyed the hub, thanks for the comments :-). Pronounced “ah-well” just like it’s spelled, this short and simple name is even prettier when you learn it means gentle breeze. A simple and straightforward name meaning white tracks, Olwen was a character from Celtic mythology. Peak Popularity: In the U.S., Shannon was most popular as a girl name in the 1970s and 1980s, reaching the top 20.