Welsh Baby Names

Sorting through baby names can be grueling. Coming up with uncommon baby names is even tougher. Choosing Welsh baby names can help your little one stand out in a sea of Jaydens and Madisons.

Giving a baby a traditional Welsh baby name such as Gwyddwr or Lleucu is a three strikes scenario-hard to spell, tough to read and impossible to pronounce. There are a variety of Welsh baby names that are true to Wales' noteworthy culture and easy for non-Welsh speakers to pronounce.

The Welsh language is one of the most distinctive in the world and is comprised of guttural sounds that are difficult to pronounce. It's no surprise that barely 22% of Welsh citizens actually speak Welsh. "Wenglish", a spoken amalgamation of Welsh and English, is popular in all parts of Wales.

Here are some "Wenglish" friendly Welsh baby names to consider for your new bundle of joy.

Welsh Baby Names - Girls

1. Aderyn

Aderyn (ADD-uh-rin) means bird.

2. Anwen

Anwen (AHN-when) means very beautiful.

3. Branwen

Also spelled Bronwen or Bronwyn means beautiful raven.

4. Catrin

Catrin (CAT-rin) is the Welsh form of Catherine.

5. Gwyneth

Gwyneth (GWIN-eth) means happiness.

6. Mair

Mair (Mire) is the Welsh form of Mary.

7. Nesta

Nesta is the Welsh nickname for Agnes.

8. Olwen

Olwen (OLE-wen) also spelled Olwin or Olwyn means white footprint.

9. Rhiannon

Rhiannon (Ree-ANN-in) means great queen.

10. Sioned

Sioned (Shawn-ED) is the Welsh word for Janet.

Welsh Baby Names - Boys

1. Aled

Aled, pronounced like Alec with a "d", means offspring.

2. Bran

Bran, which sounds like Brawn, means raven in Welsh.

3. Cadfael

Cadfael (KAD-file) means battle prince.

4. Cai

Cai (Ky) is derived from Kay. Sir Kay was a Knight of the Round Table.

5. Colwyn

Colwyn (COLE-win) is a river in northern Wales.

6. Evan

Evan a the Welsh form of John.

7. Huw

Huw (Hugh) is more Welsh than Wenglish, but cool nonetheless.

8. Maxen

Maxen is the Welsh version of Maxim.

9. Owen

Owen is the modern version of Owain, which is a form of Eugene.

10. Rhys

Rhys (Reese) means enthusiasm.