Welsh Mythology
By redwoodfey
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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The heroes, gods and goddesses from Welsh mythology. Most (not all) are from the medieval Mabinogion. source: Bullfinch's Mythology by Thomas Bullfinch & timelessmyths.com
- Aeron
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"berry"Description:
Aeron was possibly a minor Celtic god of war, and is definitely a river in modern-day Wales.
- Amatheon
- Arawn
- Arianrhod
- Bran
Origin:
Diminutive of BrandonMeaning:
"broom-covered hill"Description:
A little heavy on the fiber content; we prefer Bram. But Bran is also the Celtic god of the underworld, whose symbol is the raven.
- Branwen
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"blessed raven"Description:
This is an attractive Celtic mythological name, popular in Wales and a cousin of the better known Bronwyn. In Welsh mythology, Branwen was turned into a bird.
- Bleiddwn
- Blodeuwedd
- Brenin
- Caradoc
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"amiable, beloved"Description:
An ancient Celtic name worn by one of the Knights of the Round Table, as well as a semi-legendary Welsh King.
- Ceridwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"beautiful as a poem"Description:
Celtic goddess of poetry, though less-than-poetic name.
- Caswallon
- Dylan
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"son of the sea"Description:
Dylan still feels poetic and romantic after years of popularity. It still ranks highly on the charts, among the top boy names starting with D, so if you choose it, be aware that yours may not be the only Dylan in his class.
- Don
- Elen
- Elffin
- Gwynn
- Govannon
- Gwydion
- Hydwn