281 Welsh Baby Names & Meanings

Stock up on Welsh cakes and pop some leeks in your pockets! Here’s the ultimate list of beautiful Welsh baby names with meanings to choose from.
Popular in Wales and beyond, Welsh baby names have strong and beautiful meanings, perfect for your baby-to-be.

With its picturesque landscapes, ancient castles, and rich history, Wales has a beautiful culture to offer.

So it’s only natural to want a lyrical Welsh baby name for your babi bach.

And you might be surprised at how many Welsh names you’ll already be familiar with.

Whether you’re looking for a unique name that honors your Welsh heritage, or a traditional name with Welsh roots, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate list of Welsh baby names.

In this article: 📝

Welsh name pronunciation
What are popular names from Wales?
Old Welsh names
What are unique and rare Welsh names?
What are other Welsh names?
What is the most Welsh name?

Welsh name pronunciation

If you want to choose an authentically Welsh baby name, you’ll have to get the pronunciation right.

The Welsh language can be tricky for non-speakers, but we’ll break down some of the most common pronunciations you may find challenging:

Di ‒ like diawl, pronounced “j” as in “just”.
Dd ‒ like Caerdydd, pronounced “th” as in “the”.
Ff ‒ like cyffredin, pronounced “f” as in “find”.
I ‒ like iaith, pronounced “y” as in “you”.
Ll ‒ like llath, pronounced “chl” ‒ there’s no English-speaking equivalent to this, and it’s one of the hardest to pronounce for non-Welsh speakers, so here’s a handy video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQBGOb7iQZ0&t=78s).
R ‒ like Rhian, pronounced “rr” like a Spanish rolling of the tongue.
Si ‒ like siop, pronounced “sh” as in “shop”.
Ts ‒ like wats, pronounced “ch”, as in “watch”.
Th ‒ like peth, pronounced as a soft “th”.
F ‒ like ifor, pronounced “v” as in “voice”.
Ch ‒ like bach, pronounced like the soft Scottish “ch” like “loch”.
Y ‒ like ynysig, pronounced “a” as in “about”.
W ‒ like mwg, pronounced “oo” as in “you”.

There are lots more specific ways to pronounce Welsh baby names, so if in doubt, Google Translate could be your best friend!

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What are popular names from Wales?

Looking for popular Welsh names that are unique at the same time?

Well, you may already know these traditional Welsh names ‒ they’re pretty common around the world.

10 common Welsh names for girls

First up, let’s hear it for the girls! Here are the most common Welsh names for merched babi (baby girls).

Anna: The name of one of King Arthur’s sisters.
Arial: “Courage”.
Caitrin: “Pure and clear”.
Deryn: “Bird”.
Gracie: “God’s favor, beauty, kindness, and mercy”.
Gwyneth: Derived from the Kingdom of Gwynedd.
Meredith: “Great ruler”. Popularized by Grey’s Anatomy. Also spelled Meredudd.
Morgan: “Sea-born”.
Rhiannon: “Great queen”.
Siân: “God is merciful”.

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