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What are some Welsh male names?
What are the most popular Welsh baby boy names?
- Andreas: Welsh version of Andrew, strong, manly.
- Aron: Celtic Saint.
- Arthur: The legend himself. Perfect for your little King.
- Arwyn: Handsome.
- Brad: Broad clearing.
- Cedric: Generous.
- Dylan: Son of the sea and waves.
- Elis: God’s promise.
What is the most common name in Wales?
The most popular baby names in Wales have been revealed. Olivia remains the most popular name for girls in Wales while Noah is now the most popular name for a boy, replacing Oliver, according to the Office for National Statistics.
What is the Welsh name for John?
Ieuan
In Welsh, the name John is rendered as Ieuan (pronounced [ˈjəɨan]), Ifan (pronounced [ˈɪvan]), Iwan (pronounced [ˈɪwan]), Ioan (pronounced [ˈjoːan]) or, borrowed from English, Siôn (pronounced [ʃoːn]). A pet form is Ianto (pronounced [ˈjantɔ]). Ifan eventually became rendered into English as Evan.
What is Welsh for Robert?
Robat. The Welsh version of Robert.
What is the Welsh for James?
| Men’s Names | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Welsh Form | Pronunciation |
| James | Iago, Siams | ee AHG o, SHAMS |
| John | Evan | EV in |
| John | Ieuan, Ifan, Sion, Ioan | YIGH ahn, IH van, SHON, YO an |
What is the most popular name in Wales?
Oliver and Olivia were the most popular baby names in 2020 across England and Wales. Oliver has remained at the top for the past eight years, while Olivia has been the top girls’ name for five years in a row.
What are the most popular Welsh baby names?
These are the most popular traditional Welsh boys’ names at the moment: Dylan. Osian. Elis. Jac.
What does the name Brith mean in Welsh?
BRAITH: Welsh unisex name derived from the word brith, meaning “diversely-colored,” especially black and white or red and white. BRAN: Welsh name meaning “crow” or “raven.”. In mythology, this is the name of a giant king of Britain known as Bran the Blessed, who was killed attacking Ireland.
What is the male version of Alwen?
The male version of Alwen A knight of King Arthur. A place near Carmarthen. A variant on Caeo. An early Welsh saint. Found in the place name Senghennydd