The English Meaning of Welsh Boys Names

There are many Welsh names for boys that are popular in the Wales and the rest of the World. Here are some popular names in Wales today with their meanings:

1. Alan means “saint”.
2. Bryn means “hill”.
3. Dewi and Dafydd are a form of David, which means “beloved”.
4. Charlie, meaning “having full rights”.
5. George, meaning “earth worker”.
6. Harri, meaning “house ruler”.
7. Jac, meaning “God is gracious”.
8. Jacob, meaning “supplanter”.
9. Logan, meaning “man from the hollow”.
10. Noah, meaning “restful, calm”.
11. Oliver, meaning “represents the Olive Tree”.
12. Theo, meaning “God given”.
13. Andras, meaning “manly, brave”.
14. Bowen, meaning “son of Owen’.
15. Cass, meaning “curly haired”.
16. Celtic, meaning “musical”.
17. Davy, a form of David, meaning “beloved and precious”.
18. Dylan, meaning “near the sea” or “healthy”.
19. Drystan, meaning “full of sorrow”.
20. Eliot, meaning “an old Welshman”.
21. Evan or Evans, meaning “God is good”.
22. Griff, Griffin and Griffith, meaning “Lord who has a strong grip on everything which is around him”.
23. Gwinne, meaning “perfection”

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