Welsh Unisex Baby Names
By Nishant Saini
Published: February 16th, 2024
Wales has a wealth of gender-neutral baby names that are full of history, language charm, and cultural purpose. These unisex Welsh names have strong links to history, legends, and the country's natural wonders, providing options that embody the Welsh spirit.
Take names like Owen, translating to "Divine aid" and "Nobly born," and Dylan, meaning "Of the sea" or "Wave's son." They reflect the Welsh practice of infusing names with meaningful and poetic significances. These names are story-rich, character-filled identifiers that beautifully tie in nature and tradition.
Other names like Kai, signifying "Ocean" and "Struggle," and Evan, representing "Dextrous" and "Young Fighter," echo Welsh history and mythology. They hint at bravery, intelligence, and the world of nature, upholding values and narratives intrinsic to Welsh lore.
The Welsh language, with its distinctive and harmonious tones, also influences naming customs. Names like Reese, signifying "Zeal" and "Passionate," and Morgan, meaning "Ocean ring" or "Ocean Warrior," show off the appealing rhythm and linguistic magic of Welsh names.
Furthermore, Welsh names show a great deal of gender flexibility. Names like Ellis, translating to "God is my savior," and Meredith, meaning "Powerful Monarch," are popular across all genders, showing a forward-thinking and wide-ranging naming attitude.
Here is the complete list of Welsh Unisex Baby Names:
Name
Meaning
Help from Allah, Well Born, Young Fighter, Youth, The Lord is Gracious, Rich and Friend and Well-Born
The Sea, Great Sea and Son of the Waves
Kaja, Katharina, Sea, Quarrel, Fight and The Element Gaudere Which Means to Rejoice
Right Handed, Young Warrior, Yahweh is Gracious and God is Merciful
Stranger, Cheerful, Happy, Foreigner, White, Fair, Blessed, Generous, Joyful, Abbreviation of Abigail, Celtic Tribe, Gaelic, The Gaels and About 500 Bc Before Our Era
The Lord is My God, Kind, Form of Elijah, Peaceful Ruler, Eliane, My God is Perfect and My God is Yahweh
Ardor, Ardent, Fiery and Zealous
Sea Circle, Bright Sea, Sea Warrior, Fighter of the Sea, Sea and Birth, Sea-Born and Mor Which Means Sea
Beloved, Son of David, David's Son and Surname
Hooked Nose, A Fox, Mythological Beast and Griffin
Enthusiasm, Rash, Ardent, Fiery, Zealous and Ardor
Manly, Wise, Masculine, Brave and Abbreviation of Andrew
Son and Small Victorious One
The Word Bryn with the Meaning Hill
Enthusiastic, Ardent, Fiery, Zealous and Ardor
Friend of Peace and White
Studious Person, One who Instruct, Lord of Fiery, A Prophet's Name, Study, To Learn, Passionate, Fiery Leader and A Prophets Name
Great Ruler, Protector of the Sea, Guardian from the Sea, Maredudd, Wealth and Work and Great Chief
Rock, Form of Peter and The Stone
Kaja, Katharina, Sea, Quarrel, Fight, The Element Gaudere Which Means to Rejoice and Narrow
We Are Gold and From Adria
Doe, Good-looking, Beautiful and Fair
Ruler of the Sea, Famous Power, Dark Skinned, Moor and Maurice
God is My Helper and My God is Yahweh
Strong, Vigilant, Honored and Hill
Blind, Sixth and The Elements Caecus Meaning Blind
Man, warrior and courageous
The Magical One, Name of a Wizard in the Legend of Arthur, Hand to Magic, Sea Hill, By the Sea, Sea, Small Falcon, Seahill Fort and Merlin
Combination of Maria and Magdalene, Form of Marilyn, Bitter, Small Falcon, Little Hawk, Blend of Mary and Lynn and Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)
Sacred, The Hollow and Grey
Intelligent, Little Fiery One, Name of a Saint, English, From Ireland and Lord of the Earth
The Lord is Gracious, Young Warrior, Yahweh is Gracious and God is Merciful
A County in Northern Ireland, Land of the Noble One, Young Soldier and Land of Eoghan
Fair, White, Friend, Complexion, Handsome, Blonde and Light
Industrious, Hardworking, Variant of the French Emmeline, Waterfall and The Element Amal Meaning Work
End, Bright and Shining Brow
Man, Place Name, Pretty Brook, Of the Dark Ones, Pleasent Stream, Descendant of Ciardha, Strong and Vigorous
Greta, Oak Tree, Presumably Inspired By a Family Name and From Araines
Powerful, Wealthy Ruler and Rich Ruler
The Element Wine Meaning Friend
Stranger, Welshman, Foreign, Celtic, From Wales and Welsh Root End
Small Falcon, Sea Fort, Blackbird, Merlin and Dune
Ciar's People, Fair, Blessed Poetry, Black and Dark
Fair One, White, Fair, Friend, Complexion, Handsome, Blonde, Light and Happiness
Ruler of the Army, Welshman, From Wales, Rule, Warrior, Strong, Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex, Reign and Protection
Rejoiced, Keeper of the Keys, Form of Catherine, Pure, Happy and A Nickname for Names Beginning with K
Of the Sea, Surname, Bright and White Sea Dweller
Exalted One, Lofty, Garland in Tamil and English
Fair One, White, Fair, Friend, Complexion, Handsome, Blonde, Light and Happiness
God of Shine, Handsome, Cheerful, Rock or Noble, Comely, Tribe near the Black Sea, Handsome, Peaceful and Harmony
Bear and Prince and The Elements Art Meaning Stone Bear
Wood Worker and The Sawyer
White and Smooth, Soft, Happiness, Fair, Pure and Friend
From Laurentum or descendants of Labhradha
Mythological Mother of Perseus by Zeus, Fear, Raging Woman, Delight, Divine, Swarthy and Black
Great Ruler, Protector of the Sea, Guardian from the Sea, Maredudd, Wealth and Work and Great Chief
Fertile Moor, Place Name, High-Spirited, Funny, Luxuriant, From the Slope from the L and Corner
Black Color, Blackened Eyebrows, Great and The Element Dei Meaning to Shine
Valley, Glen is a Narrow Valley Between Hills, Country and Tal
Great Lord, Protector of the Sea, Guardian from the Sea, Maredudd, Wealth and Work and Great Chief
Greta, Oak Tree, Presumably Inspired By a Family Name and From Araines
Son of God, White Woman, Viking and Son of Evan
The Element Car Which Means Love and Beloved
The Sea, Great Sea and Son of the Waves
White and Soft, Soft, Fair, Variant of Guinevere, Shining and Blond Son
Valley, From the Valley, Country and Tal
Fair One, White and Smooth, Fair, Friend, Complexion, Handsome, Blonde, Light and Happiness
Merry, Happy, The Cheerful and Heitere
Sea Lord, Protector of the Sea, Guardian from the Sea, Maredudd, Wealth and Work and Great Chief
Curving River and From Romney
Blind One, Sixth and The Elements Caecus Meaning Blind
Simply put, Welsh baby names that don't specify gender provide a peek into the vibrant culture of Wales, steeped in history and myth. They're more than just nametags - they hold profound meanings, tales, and ties to the old land of Wales.
For moms and dads looking for names that capture these elements, Welsh names serve up a bounty. Each name is as significant culturally as it's pleasing to the ears. It's a piece of Wales's legacy, giving a sense of belonging, ancestry, and a unique bond to one of the world's earliest cultures.
