Welsh Names

An obscure possibility...for a girl.

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

A nice beachy name, but one that would require constant explanation.

We don't think a boy would want to be called a sham.

Unusual twist -- but everyone will hear it as Justin -- or jester.

Now that Kimberly is no longer one of the top girl names, Kim or long form Kimball feel more gender neutral.

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.

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