Arfon
AR-von
Welsh place name
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Updated Sat Apr 12 2025
Arfon Origin and Meaning
The name Arfon is a boy's name.
Arfon is a centuries-old name the area of north-west Wales closest to Anglesey (in Welsh, Môn), so its name literally means "facing Anglesey". Its main town is Caernarfon, "fortress in Arfon". It is sometimes used as a local pride name by parents with a connection to the area.