Welsh Names for Babies

  1. Marc
    • Origin:

      French, Welsh and Catalan variation of Mark
    • Description:

      Designer (as in Marc Jacobs) form of Mark. An international classic, but long falling in popularity as a boys' name.
  2. Mathew
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Matthew
    • Description:

      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.

  3. 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.
  4. Meryl
    • Origin:

      Variation of Muriel via Meriel
    • Description:

      Better known than it would otherwise be thanks to Meryl (born Mary Louise) Streep.
  5. 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 unknown
                              • Description:

                                Ancient Irish saint's name that's unlikely, because of its similarity to "ninny," to join cousin Finian in popularity.
                            • Nefyn