Welsh Boys Names E – L


Here is our list of Welsh boys’ names starting with the letters E and L.

You’ll find Welsh names like Elgan, Gareth, Gethin, Iwan, and much more. If you know of other Welsh boy’s names that deserve to be included in our list post your names and meanings (if known) at the bottom of this page.

NameDescriptionPopularity
EdrydMeans of Welsh descent or restoration*
EdwynWelsh form of Edwin**
EfrogWelsh meaning of York*
EifionOld Welsh name, son of Cunedda*
EirwynMean white snow in Welsh*
ElfynBardic name*
ElganMeans bright circle in Welsh*
ElgarA name originating in Drefelgarn in Pembrokeshire*
ElisThe Welsh form name of the Greek name Elias**
ElwynA form of Alwyn*
EmlynA place in Dyfed**
EmrysThe Welsh form name of the Greek name Ambrosius**
EmyrVariant of Ynyr***
EurigSomeone with golden hair*
EurionFrom the Welsh word ‘aur’ gold*
EvanFrom the Greek name Εὔανδρος***

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FychanMeaning small in Welsh*
GarethForm of Garaint or ‘gwaraidd’ meaning civilised****
GarthForm of Gareth or ridge*
GawainWelsh form of Gavin*
GeraintFrom Latin origin meaning old****
GeralltWelsh form of Old German words for Spear and Rule*
GerwynMeaning rough and white*
GethinFrom the Celtic word Cethin meaning ‘dusky’. Also Knight of Owain Glyndwr*****
GlanmorFrom the words glan (clean) and mor (great)*
GlynShort form of Glynd^wr*****
Glynd^wrThis means vale of water (d^wr). A hero in Welsh history**
GoronwyHe was a poet from Anglesey**
GriffFrom Gruffudd*
GriffinFrom Gruffudd*
GruffuddFrom Griphuid – the lord’s firm grip**
GruffyddA form of Gruffudd**
GutoA form of Gruffudd**
GwallterWelsh form of Walter*
GwaunThis means heath in Welsh*
GwenalltUnknown*
GwentCounty in South Wales*
GwernFrom the Mabinogi*
GwiliA river in Carmarthenshire*
GwilymThe Welsh form of William***
GwionChildhood name of Taliesin*
GwriThe name of Teyrnon’s adopted son in Welsh mythology*
GwydionA magician from the Mabinogi*****
GwynThis means white or fair***
GwyndafHe was a Celtic saint***
GwynforMeans great white**
GwynlaisRiver in Glamorgan*
HarriWelsh form of Harry****
HeddMean peace in Welsh*
HefinWelsh for summery*
HeiniMeans sprightly**
HopcynThe Welsh form of Hopkin**
HuwWelsh spelling of Hugh or possibly derived from the Welsh name Hywel****
HuwcynFrom Huw or Hywel*
HywelHywel Dda founder of Welsh laws****


IagoForms of James or Jacob*
IantoFrom Ifan or Ieuan**
IdrisFrom the mountain Cader Idris**
IdwalMeaning Welsh ruler*
IestynFrom the Latin name Jutinus***
IeuanForms of John or Evan from Iohannes****
IfanForms of John or Evan from Iohannes**
IforFrom a Welsh saint**
IoanForms of John or Evan from Iohannes***
IoloFrom Iorwerth***
IorathForm of Iorwerth**
IorwerthWelsh form of Edward**
IrfonA river near Builth Wells*
IslwynMountain in Gwent**
IwanForm of Ifan*****
JacThe Welsh form of Jack*****
KyffinAnglicised form of Cyffin*
LewysWelsh form of Louis or Lewis***
LloydFrom the Welsh word for grey***
LucWelsh form of Luke**
LynShort form of Llewelyn/Llywelyn****
LleuFrom the Mabinogi meaning fair or light*
LlewMeans Lion in Welsh form of Llywelyn/Llewelyn***
LlionFrom Caerleon*
Ll^yrWelsh equivalent of the English name ‘Lear’**
LlywelynFrom Llyw meaning leader in Welsh****
LlwydThe Welsh name for grey and holy*

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