The Welsh language is commonly known for its use of many consonants and hard-to-pronounce place names, but many baby names with Welsh origins are not only easy to pronounce but popular around the world.
Megan, meaning ‘pearl,’ is one of the most recognizable Welsh girl’s names and popular in many countries. If you would like a less popular name you might prefer Cari, meaning ‘beloved’ or a more typical Welsh name like Rhiannon (pronounced Ree-ANN-on), meaning ‘great queen.’ The name is thought to originate from Rigantona, a Celtic goddess.
For boys, Rhys, the Welsh variant of Reese, meaning ‘passion’ or ‘enthusiasm,’ is a great option. Although usually considered to be a boy’s name, Rhys could be used as an alternate spelling for a girl’s name, like Reese Witherspoon.
A very unusual boy’s name that has been brought to popular attention in recent times is Maddox, the name of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son. Maddox means ‘fortunate’ and represents a lovely wish for your child’s future.
Aberfa
Meaning: From the mouth of the river
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Adain
Meaning: Winged
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Alawn
Meaning: Harmony
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Aled
Meaning: Offspring
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Amathaon
Meaning: Legendary son of Don
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Amser
Meaning: Time
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Andras
Meaning: Manly; brave. Variant of English Andrew
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Anfri
Meaning: Disgrace
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Anwar
Meaning: Wild
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Badan
Meaning: Boar
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Barris
Meaning: Son of Harry
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Berth
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Blodwen
Meaning: White flower
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Bowen
Meaning: Son of Owen
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Brad
Meaning: Treason
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Bran
Meaning: Raven
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Branwenn
Meaning: Dark and pure
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Bregus
Meaning: Frail
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Briallan
Meaning: Primrose
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Cadarn
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Cade
Meaning: Small battle; spirit of the battle
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Cadman
Meaning: Warrior
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Cadwallon
Meaning: Arranges the battle
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Caethes
Meaning: Slave
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Cafell
Meaning: Oracle
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Cant
Meaning: White
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Cari
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Cedrik
Meaning: Gift of splendor
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Clud
Meaning: Lame
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Cordelia
Meaning: Jewel of the sea
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Daere
Meaning: Fiend
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
David
Meaning: Beloved or friend
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Delia
Meaning: Dark
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Delwin
Meaning: Godly friend
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Dicra
Meaning: Slow
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Dilan
Meaning: Born near the sea
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Earwin
Meaning: White river
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Elain
Meaning: Fawn
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Enit
Meaning: Woodlark
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Evan
Meaning: Young
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Garan
Meaning: Stork
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Gavin
Meaning: Hawk of the battle: white hawk
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Gilbert
Meaning: Legendary son of Cadgyffro
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Glenda
Meaning: Derived from a compound of words meaning holy and good
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Kane
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Maddox
Meaning: Fortunate
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Boy
Megan
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Morgan
Meaning: Bright sea. From the shore of the sea
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Rhiannon
Meaning: Great queen
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Rhys
Meaning: Passion or enthusiasm
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
