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Welsh Names and Meanings
Browse 21 Welsh names and surnames with their meanings and origins. Welsh heritage is found in Wales. Names are clues, not proof of ancestry, because many families carry names shaped by migration, religion or history.
| Name | Meaning or origin |
|---|---|
| Aled | Welsh river name |
| Bryn | Hill |
| Cerys | Love |
| Davies | “Son of David”: Welsh patronymic. |
| Dylan | Sea, from Welsh mythology |
| Evans | Son of Evan, Welsh form of John |
| Gareth | Gentle, possibly from Arthurian legend |
| Griffiths | From Gruffudd, strong lord |
| Gwen | White, blessed |
| Hughes | Son of Hugh |
| Huw | Welsh form of Hugh |
| Jones | “Son of John”: the most common Welsh surname. |
| Lloyd | Grey |
| Megan | Welsh form of Margaret, pearl |
| Morgan | Sea-born or sea circle |
| Owen | Possibly noble or young warrior |
| Rhiannon | Great queen, Welsh mythology |
| Rhys | Ardor, enthusiasm |
| Roberts | Son of Robert |
| Thomas | Aramaic: twin, a very common Welsh surname |
| Williams | Common in Wales, also widespread in England. |
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