Meaning of the Name Llew

Llew is a baby boy name that means leader, as it comes from the Welsh word for lion. Lovers of history and culture choose this masculine name with its roots in Celtic mythology. Feminine variations of Llew include Lewella and Llewella.

Llew can also be a shortern version of the name Llewelyn.

Popularity of Llew

Llew is not on the list of the 100 most popular baby boy names for Wales in 2019. However, Llew is the nickname for the more popular Llewelyn, a patriotic name for Welsh babies.

Famous People

Famous people throughout history with the name Llew include:

• Lleu Llaw Gyffes, a warrior, hero, and magician in Welsh mythology.
• British politician Llew Smith (born Llewellyn Thomas Smith.)
• Llewellyn (Llew) Edwards, famous Welsh boxer.

How to Pronounce Llew

The Welsh pronunciation of Llew sounds like SHEW, not like the American pronunciation of the name Lou.

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