Welsh Names for Babies
- Marc
Origin:
French, Welsh and Catalan variation of MarkDescription:
Designer (as in Marc Jacobs) form of Mark. An international classic, but long falling in popularity as a boys' name.
- Mathew
Origin:
Spelling variation of MatthewDescription:
There was a time in the early twentieth century when Matthew and Mathew were closer together in terms of popularity; today, Matthew is America's clear preference.
- Meical
Description:
Meical is the Welsh form of Michael, a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'Who is like God?' This question is rhetorical, implying that no one is like God. Pronounced roughly as 'MAY-cal', it represents the unique way Welsh language adapted the biblical name to suit its phonetic patterns. While Michael has been one of the most enduringly popular names across Western cultures, Meical remains relatively uncommon outside Wales, giving it a distinctive cultural resonance. The name carries strong connections to Welsh heritage and language traditions, making it particularly meaningful for families with Welsh roots. Its biblical origins combined with its Celtic form create a name that bridges ancient traditions with cultural specificity.
- Meryl
Origin:
Variation of Muriel via MerielDescription:
Better known than it would otherwise be thanks to Meryl (born Mary Louise) Streep.
- Madryn
- Mael / Maelon
- Maelona
- Mared / Marged / Margred
- Martyn
- Meic
- Meirian
- Meirion
- Meirwen
- Menna
- Morgan / Morgant
- Morus
- Myfina
- Niclas
Origin:
Swedish, Danish, Welsh, from Greek Nicholas
- Ninian
Origin:
Scottish and Irish, meaning unknownDescription:
Ancient Irish saint's name that's unlikely, because of its similarity to "ninny," to join cousin Finian in popularity.
- Nefyn