Welsh Names for Babies
- Hafina
- Hafren
- Hefin
- Hopcyn
- Hwmffre / Wmffre
- Hywela
- Hywyn
- Ioseff
- Llwyd
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"gray"Description:
A surname and first name in Wales, similar to (but less familiar than) Lloyd.
- Luc
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"man from Lucania"Description:
Luc is the sleeker Gallic cousin of Luke, and if you want to know the difference between their pronunciations, just watch Kevin Kline's hilarious description in the film French Kiss. Peter Gabriel and Sean Patrick Thomas picked this version for their sons.
- Leri
- Lewys
- Llion
- Llywel
- Llywela
- Llŷr
- Lyneth
- Madlen
Origin:
Welsh form of MadeleineDescription:
Of all the names in the Magdalene/Madeleine family, this is the most sweetly simple.
- Mai
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"coyote"Description:
Cross-cultural winner.
- Mair
Origin:
Welsh form of MaryDescription:
One of the many international versions of Mary that could make an unusual alternative. The similar sound to Maya/Maia could be a plus or a minus.