Do you know what to do when you find a Welsh girl name you like? Would you like to name your new daughter something exotic, different, and unique? If so, then this list of Welsh names is for you. This list of Welsh girl names should provide all the inspiration and options you could ever need or desire.
Somewhere in the past of today’s modern world, it seems everyone has forgotten that there is a rich history to all of our names. We pick names from the phone book or from celebrities or from some other source that has nothing to do with history or heritage. Wouldn’t you love your daughter to be named for a family member, for example?
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100 Welsh Girl Names
1. Alys
A Welsh variation of Alice.
2. Bess
From Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”
3. Bronwen
A Welsh variation of Bridget, meaning “strength.”
4. Caitlin
The feminine form of the Irish name Catelogh, meaning “pure.” Also a variant spelling of Catherine.
6. Aerona
From the name of a Celtic goddess, meaning “silver.”
7. Bona
A variant spelling of the Welsh name Bronwyn, meaning “the hill.” Also a feminine form of the Welsh name Bon.
8. Arren
A combination of the prefix “ar,” meaning “silver” or “white,” and hron, meaning “throne,” hence “white throne.” Also a masculine given name. From Arthur, meaning “bear-like.
9. Annwyl
Annwvyn is the name of a mythological land, believed to lie far beyond the Irish Sea and to be the final resting place of King Arthur’s sword Excalibur. Annwyl means “sovereign” or “princess.” The second element, wyl can be traced back to celwyddog , meaning “skill” or “talent.
10. Alaw
Another spelling of the Welsh name Alw.
11. Arianwen
Arianwen was the name of a warrior queen in Welsh legend who married King Mathrafal and became the first sovereign of the kingdom of Powys. Arianwen means “silver bow.” The second element can be traced back to gwyn , meaning “white.” The first element may be related to ariennu , meaning “silver coin” or “white money.”
12. Anna
A feminine version of the Hebrew name Ana, meaning “grace, favour.” Anna is also the German equivalent of Ann, meaning “grace” or “favour.”
13. Aneirin
The masculine form of Aneirin, which means “silver ring.” A feminine form of Aneirín means “silver ring.” The name is derived from a word for ring in Celtic languages.
14. Caiya
A feminine name meaning “precious.”
15. Caldy
A Welsh variant of Kally, meaning “golden.” It’s also a masculine given name derived from caled , the Welsh word for “kale.” Both Caldy and Kally come from the same root word. The Welsh word cauld is also used to mean “cold” or “harsh,” so this name could also be derived from that.
16. Beca
A feminine version of the Welsh name Beccan, meaning “battle.” Beca is most commonly used in the form Beca, with a short o , by which it means “battle, fight.”
17. Callwen
A feminine form of the Welsh name Caolwyn, meaning “holly-wood.” It can also be spelled Cailean.
18. Bethwyn
A feminine form of the Welsh name Bethan, meaning “life.” Also a variant form of Bette.
19. Cadi
A diminutive form of Catrin, mainly used in England, meaning “pure.” Also a Welsh name that can be spelled Kady, meaning “pure.” It is also a masculine name meaning “battle” or “war,” and comes from the same root word as Cadell and Cadwalader.
20. Caitrin
A feminine form of the Welsh name Catrin, meaning “pure.” Also a variant spelling of Catherine.
21. Caryl
A variant spelling of Carla, meaning “man” or “war.”
22. Catelin
The female form of a masculine name in use during the Middle Ages, deriving from the word catel , meaning “property or wealth,” hence “rich maiden.” It could also be a derivative of Caterina .
23. Cambrie
Cambri is an English variant of the Welsh name Cambria, meaning “crowned with flowers.” The first element could be traceable to cwm , meaning “valley” or “place.” The second element is possibly derived from proto-Celtic * kambri , meaning “strength.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word gwr , meaning “strong.” A feminine name in use during the Middle Ages, deriving from the word catel , meaning “wealth,” hence “rich maiden.
24. Caron
A feminine given name from the French word caron , meaning “pimple.” Also a Welsh surname. It is also used as a diminutive form of Catherine.
25. Carys
From the Welsh name Caryl, meaning “man” or “war.” The first element can be traced back to cawr , meaning “crown.” The second element is also sometimes spelled Karys, and it comes from the word kar , which means “warrior.
26. Ceri
A diminutive form of the Welsh name Carys, meaning “warrior.” Sometimes used as a feminine name.
27. Eleri
A Welsh form of Eleanor, meaning “noble praise.” Cleverly altered from the Latin form of that name, which was Eleonora , and also a variant spelling of Ellenore.
28. Fiona
The feminine form of the Irish name Fionnghuala, meaning “white wisp.” The first element of this name is possibly traced back to fion , meaning “fair” or “white.” This etymology comes from the Old Celtic word fuin , which means “wind.”
29. Gwen
A feminine given name with multiple derivations, all of which are related to a similar Gaelic word. When the first element is traced back to the Welsh word cwen , meaning “woman,” the meaning is “white.” Can also be spelled Gwenhwyfar, which means “fair-haired.”
30. Helena
A variant spelling of Helen, meaning “exceptionally beautiful.” Also a feminine form of Henry, meaning “innocent defence.” This etymology comes from the Old Celtic word hléwn , which means “bright” or “clear sky.”
31. Holly
In the United States, Holly was originally considered a boy’s name. It is used instead of Holly in other countries as well. The meaning is unknown, but it is believed to come from holy , meaning “saint.” However, that etymology comes from a different word all together.
32. Iseult
A form of the Irish name Isolde, possibly meaning “beauty” or “lustre. ” Also a variant spelling of Isabel, meaning “praise.”
33. Jael
A feminine form of the Hebrew name Yael, meaning “God is my oath.” This etymology comes from the word yäh , which means “hear” or “listen to.” It also comes from the word yäh’é , which means “oath.”
34. Jane
A diminutive form of the name Jane, meaning “fair one. ” In the United States, it is also used synonymously with Janet. This etymology comes from the Old French name Jehanne, which means “fair one.” The first element of this name could be traced back to ja , meaning “fame,” or “celebrated.” It could be derived from the Anglo-French feminine name Ihonne, meaning “praise.”
35. Deryn
A feminine given name which is derived from the Welsh name Deryn, meaning “daughter.” Sometimes spelled as Deryn, it can also be spelled as Derin. It is sometimes used as a variant of Deryn, meaning “daughter.”
36. Katelyn
A feminine version of the Irish name Cailean, meaning “golden.” The name comes from the Irish word caol , which means “gift” or “present. ” It may also come from the Welsh word caled , which means “kale. ” Can also be spelled Kaitlyn and Caitlin, which mean “battle,” or “war,” and are derived from a similar Gaelic word.
37. Kieran
A variant spelling of Ciaran, meaning “Christ’s gift.” The Irish form is Kieran, meaning “he who gives or presents.” The first element can be traced back to ciar , meaning “gift.
38. Dona
From the name Donata, meaning “gift.” Sometimes spelled as Donnata, with a d instead of an n. Derived from a Latin word, which is cognate with English donne , meaning “gift.” This etymology comes from the Latin word donum , meaning “gift.”
39. Lyndsay
Derived from the Welsh name Llŷn, meaning “ocean.” The first element comes from leuan , meaning “wave. “
40. Morwen
Derived from the Welsh name Mor, meaning “sea.” It can also be spelled as Morwyn, meaning “sea.” The first element can be traced back to mor , which means “sea. ” Originally used by the Welsh as a feminine given name. Sometimes spelled Morwyn, it comes from the Welsh name mor , which means “sea.
41. Dylan
From the Irish name Dyfnwal, which means “white wave.” According to the Book of Invasions , it is an immortal child of Illtud, King of Gwynedd. This etymology comes from Dylan, a variant spelling of Dyonysius. It is sometimes used as a variant of Dyson, which could be derived from Dylan, meaning “sea.”
42. Oswyn
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the name Oswiu, meaning “overseer. ” The first element can be traced back to oes , which means “year. ” Later changed to Oswald, meaning “God’s power.” The name is sometimes used as a feminine first name.
43. Rhonda
A feminine given name with several etymological meanings and spellings, all of which are related to the word rund , meaning “round.” Can also be spelled Rhondda or Rhonda. The first element could be traced back to the Old Welsh word rhodd , meaning “red.”
44. Tara
The feminine form of the Irish name Teara, meaning “beautiful” or “lovely. ” The name can also be spelled Tearra and Thora, which is related to the Old Irish name Tire, meaning “ransom.” This etymology can also be traced back to the Welsh name Tryfan, meaning “a fortress.” It is sometimes used as a feminine given name.
45. Tiara
A feminine given name, which is derived from the English word tiara , meaning “crown. ” The name can also be spelled as Tyra, which can be traced back to the Old Norse word þýr , meaning “goddess. ” It comes from the Icelandic name Tyrfinnr, meaning “Thor’s Fin.” Sometimes spelled as Tyra and Thira.
46. Eilonwy
A Welsh feminine given name, which is derived from the name Eilonwy, meaning “fair” or “beautiful.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word eil , which means “heavenly.” It can also be spelled as Eilwen, meaning “white and smooth. “
47. Elodie
A feminine given name that is used in France and Québec. It is derived from the French word Elodie, which means “beautiful.” This etymology comes from the Latin word elidia , which means “stately. “
48. Eleri
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the name Eleri, meaning “man of God. ” This etymology comes from Welsh eler , meaning “man of God.” The name is sometimes used as a feminine form of Eleri, meaning “man of God.
49. Elinor
An Old English feminine given name, which is derived from the Old English word ælina, meaning “elf”. “ The first element can be traced back to el and the Old Norse word el , meaning “elf. ” Sometimes spelled as Elynor, which is also a feminine form of the name Elder, which means “elder.”
50. Glynnis
Derived from the English name Glenys, meaning “valley.” Can also be spelled as Glennis and Glynis.
51. Guinevere
Derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning “white and smooth.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word guen , which means “white,” and gwyfar , which means “smooth.” It is sometimes used as a variant of Guinevere, meaning “fair” or “comely.
52. Gracie
A variant spelling of the English name Grace, meaning “power” or “might. ” The first element of this name could be traced back to grā , which means “power” or “might.” It can also be spelled as Gracie, with a c instead of an n. To our knowledge, this etymology has not been publicised before.
53. Clari
A feminine given name that is derived from the Old Norse word klar, meaning “clear. ” It is sometimes used as a variant of Clare, which can be traced back to the Latin word clarus , meaning “clear” or “famous.”
54. Cristyn
A feminine given name that is derived from the Welsh name Cristen, meaning “bright. ” It is sometimes used as a variant of Cristina.
55. Corrinne
A feminine given name that is derived from the name Corinna, meaning “sweet.” This etymology comes from the Latin word cor , which means “sweet.” The first element can be traced back to corn , meaning “corn” or “grain.
56. Joanna
A variant spelling of the Welsh name Ioan, which means “heavenly.” The first element can be traced back to i , meaning “heaven.” Sometimes spelled as Ioan, with a y instead of an n. The root word for this name comes from the Old Welsh name Einion, which means “little.” It is sometimes used as a feminine given name.
57. Teagan
A variant spelling of the Welsh name Tegan, which means “true” or “real. ” Sometimes spelled as Teagan and Tegana. The name is used as a masculine given name in Ireland, and a feminine given name in Scotland and Australia. It comes from the Irish word teag , which means “truth.” The first element can be traced back to an Old Irish word that means “true,” “honest,” or “trustworthy.
58. Anwena
A Welsh variant spelling of the feminine given name Annwen, meaning “fair and smooth.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word anwenn , which means “fair” or “good.” Sometimes spelled as Anwen.
59. Branwen
Derived from Brannon, meaning “gleaming white.” Can also be spelled as Branwyn and Brannen. The first element can be traced back to bran , which means “white. “
60. Bronwen
A variant spelling of the Welsh name Brynwen, meaning “fair and white. ” The first element of this name can be traced back to bran , which means “white. ” The second element is connected to the Old Welsh word bron , which means”bright “ or”shining. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word broðir , meaning brother.
61. Asgre
A Welsh given name that is derived from the name Asher, meaning “ash tree. ” The second element can be connected to the Old Welsh word asg , which means “dear. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word Ássi , meaning “dear one. ) The first element of this name comes from the Old Irish word asg , which means “ash” or “branch.
62. Buddug
A Welsh given name that is derived from a masculine form of the Old Welsh word budeu, meaning “tribute” or “tax.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word būd , which means “tribute” or “tax. ” The first element can be traced back to an Old Irish word that means “to give tribute. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word búðr , meaning “elder brother.
63. Cathryn
A feminine given name that is derived from the Welsh name Katherine, meaning “pure. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word katharos , which means “pure” or “chaste. ” Sometimes spelled as Cathrynn, which is also a feminine given name of Welsh origin meaning “pure” or “clean.” It can also be spelled as Cathrain and Catrina. This etymology comes from the Latin word katharos , meaning “pure” or “clean.
64. Cassadee
A feminine given name that is derived from the Welsh word Cassadeus or Caswallon, meaning “head council” or “head warrior.” The second element of this name comes from the Old Welsh word gwall , meaning “warrior” or “soldier. This etymology can also be connected to the Old Norse word kaslie , meaning “hero”. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word casselis , meaning “helmet.
65. Cath
A feminine given name that is derived from the Welsh name Cath, meaning “battle.” Can also be spelled as Catti, Kaiti and Cetith.
66. Colleen
A feminine given name that is derived from the Welsh word Collen, meaning “girl.” Can also be spelled as Colleena, Kolene and Kolina. The second element can be traced back to the Old Irish word coilean , which means “girl” or “young woman.
67. Ceirios
A Welsh given name that is derived from the Greek name Kherios, meaning “magnificent.” The etymology of this name comes from the Greek word kherios , which means “magnificent. ” The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word meaning “to make strong. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word cerus , meaning “cherry. ) It is sometimes used as a masculine given name in Wales.
68. Dyllis
A feminine given name that is derived from the name Dulcie, meaning “sweet. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word dulcis , meaning “sweet.” It could also be spelled as Dylçe, with a c instead of a k. The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word that means “sugary.” (This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word dulr , meaning “gentle.” )
69. Ebrill
A Welsh given name that is derived from the word Ebwili, meaning “excellent.” This etymology comes from the old Welsh word ebwili , which means “excellent. ” The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word that means “to be excellent. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word excelsus , meaning “to be excellent. ) It is sometimes used as a masculine given name in Wales, especially when derived from the Welsh language.
70. Elidyr
A Welsh given name that is derived from the Latin word Elidurus, meaning “king.” This etymology comes from the Latin word Elidurus , meaning “king.” This could also be spelled as Eliudyr, with an i instead of an y. The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word that means “king”.
71. Gisal
A Welsh given name that is derived from the Latin word Gisalbert, meaning “bright pledge.” This etymology comes from the Latin word gisalbertus , meaning “bright pledge.” Sometimes spelled as gisil and gisell. The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word that means “pledge.” (This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word geisl , meaning “ray of light.
72. Gwenith
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the word gwenith, meaning “white.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word gwenit , which means “fair” or “good. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word gvinr , meaning “friend. ” This name can be spelled as Gweneeth, with a ph instead of an f. The first element can be traced back to the Old Irish word for white.
73. Gwanwyn
A Welsh given name that is derived from the word gwanwyn, meaning “May.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word gwaunwen , which means “May. ” The first element can be traced back to an Old Norse word for May.
74. Gwalchmai
A Welsh given name that is derived from the Latin word Gualchus, meaning “battle chief.” This etymology comes from the Latin word Gualchus , meaning “battle chief.
75. Irvetta
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the word irv, meaning “spring” or “springtime. ” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word yrvi or yrve , which means “spring” or “springtime. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word erfi , meaning “springs.”
76. Kaled
A Welsh given name that is derived from the nickname Caled, meaning “fair. ” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word caled , which means “fair. ” The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word that means “to be fair. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word caelus , meaning “heaven. )
77. Kater
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Welsh word kater, meaning “dance.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word catrawd, meaning “to dance. ” The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word meaning “dance. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word caterers , meaning “dance. ) The second element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “gift. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word caterva or caterva , and means “gift. ) The name is sometimes used as a masculine given name in Wales.
78. Kordelia
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Latin word Coridallis, meaning “heart.” This etymology comes from the Latin word coridallis , which means “heart. ”
79. Lynette
A feminine given name that is derived from the name Lynet, meaning “lamb. ” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word lainet , which means “cub” or “lamb.” The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word meaning “lamb.” (This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word lamb , meaning “young sheep. ) It is used as a feminine given name in Wales.
80. Mali
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the name Mali, meaning “flame. ” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word malw or maly , which means “flame or spark.” The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word that means “flame” or “spark. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word male , and means “spark. ) It is also used as a feminine given name in Wales.
81. Megha
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old English and Old Norse words meah , meaning “ear” or “earring. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word mega, which means “ear” or “earring. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Greek word mae , meaning “ear.” ) The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word that means “ear” or “earring.
82. Rhedyn
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the Old English and Old Norse words Rhedi and Rade , meaning “a corral.” This etymology comes from the Latin word rus , which means “corral.” The first element can be traced back to an Old English word that means “corral. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word raucus , meaning “small” or “little.
83. Trina
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old English and Old Norse words Trine , meaning “three,” or “trinity.” This etymology comes from the Latin word trinitas , which means “trinity. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Greek word trinitas , meaning “three-in-one. ) The name is sometimes used as a masculine given name in Wales.
84. Caraid
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the word caraid, meaning “companion.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word carad , which means “a companion.” The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word meaning “companion. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word carus , meaning “beloved” or “dear. ) It is used as a masculine given name in Wales.
85. Celyn
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the word celyn, meaning “holly tree.” This etymology comes from the Old Welsh word celin , which means “holly tree.” The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word meaning “holly tree. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word caelum , meaning “heaven. ) It is also used as a masculine given name in Wales.
86. Vanora
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Latin word Vanoras , meaning “from the star. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word vanas , which means “star. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word vanr , meaning “star. ) The first element can be traced back to an Old Welsh word meaning “star.”
87. Blaidd
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the word blaidd, meaning “wolf.” This etymology comes from the Latin word lupus, meaning “wolf. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word lofotr , meaning “wolf. ) The first element can be traced back to a Proto-Germanic word that means “wolf.
88. Bryn
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word bryn, meaning “hill. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word brix, meaning “hill. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word breiðr , meaning “hill. )
89. Iola
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word iola, meaning “flower. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word uleiros , which means “flower. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word ol , meaning “flowers. )
90. Llywarch
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word llwarch, meaning “diviner. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word luwar , meaning “diviner. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word luvar , meaning “skill; divination. )
91. Enid
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word enaid, meaning “fairy. ” This etymology comes from the Old Norse word ennaðr , which means “fairy. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word aindr , meaning “fire. ) This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word ennae , which means “fairy.
92. Hafwen
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word hafwen, meaning “summer. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word aestas, meaning “summer. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word haustr , meaning “autumn. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word meaning “summer” or “early summer.
93. Seren
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word seren, meaning “star. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word stella, meaning “star. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word stjarna, meaning “star; constellation. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “star” or “constellation.”
94. Rhiain
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word rhiain, meaning “queen”. “ This etymology comes from the Latin word regina, meaning “queen. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Latin word regalis, meaning “royal. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “queen” or “royal.
95. Asgre
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word asgre, meaning “elm tree. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word salix, meaning “elm tree. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word als , meaning “elm. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “elm” or “alder.
96. Ceinion
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word ceinion, meaning “judge. This etymology comes from the Latin word censeo, meaning “to esteem; to assess. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word kansjan , meaning “to judge. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “to honor with a title; to appoint.”
97. Gwenllian
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word gwenllian, meaning “white; blessed. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word alba, meaning “white. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word kvannjo , meaning “white; bright. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “blessed.”
98. Iolo
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word iolo, meaning “yew tree. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word ilex, meaning “yew tree. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word ilmr, meaning “yew. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “yew” or “holly tree.
99. Morgan
A Welsh feminine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word morgan, meaning “sea”. “ This etymology comes from the Latin word maris, meaning “sea. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word morðr, meaning “sea. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “sea.”
100. Mair
A Welsh masculine given name that is derived from the Old Welsh word mair, meaning “sea. ” This etymology comes from the Latin word maris, meaning “sea. “(This etymology can also be traced back to the Old Norse word morðr, meaning “sea. ) The first element can be traced back to an old Welsh word that means “sea.”