Arfon

AR-von

Welsh place name

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.