Welsh Names for Girls

Gwyladyss is an Old Welsh variation of the New Welsh Gladys, pronounced like the more familiar form, but modern English speakers can be forgiven for not knowing that. Gladys would be a difficult enough name for a 21st century child; with this spelling, it would be impossible.

Made familiar by poet William Blake. According to Blake, after her death, Conwenna "shines ... over the north with pearly beams gorgeous and terrible". Make of that what you will.

Ivy League choice many will mistake for the Israeli favorite Yael, which has a different root and meaning.

Brings to mind the romantic and elegant eighteenth century portraits of George Romney.

A bit of a tongue-twister.

Though it sounds like Karen, this spelling makes the name more distinctive.

Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.

If you like lispy Celtic and Gaelic names, you may fall for Lynneth. Lynneth has a similar sound to Gwyneth, Elspeth and Meredith and might, therefore, find popularity among those who are looking for an alternative to the rather dated Lynette.

Eigra is a name with a great mythological and literary past - it is the Welsh version of Igraine/Ygraine, who was the mother of King Arthur.

A traditional Welsh name that looks like a variant of Arden, but actually derives from the Welsh word for "beautiful".

The Good Witch's first cousin.

Santes Ffraid is the traditional Welsh name for St Bridget, the Irish national saint and legendary miracle worker. The connection becomes clearer through the Scottish form of the name, Bride. It's worth noting that it sounds like the English word "fried".

A strong, classic, simple name that has nonetheless never been overexposed.

The spelling makes the tradition Non even more of a non-name.