Hywel name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Welsh
Usage: English and Welsh
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hywel HUH-wel
Meaning: Eminent
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What does Hywel mean?

Hywel has its origin in Old Welsh is a boy name, Hywel means "Eminent Conspicuous" is used notably in English and Welsh. Hywel is spelling variant of Howell. Howell is form of pious and persistent Hugh.

Also Howell is variation of Hywel. Meaning of Howell is Remarkable and Small Lively is used chiefly in English is originated from Old English.

How do I pronounce Hywel?

HUH-wel is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Hywel. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first HUH syllable.

Variants of Hywel

Howell, Hugh, Hoell, Fitzhugh, Hugo

How popular is the name Hywel?

Hywel is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 588 on boy names chart when 28 babies were named Hywel.

There are over 224 babies that have been given the name Hywel in England and Wales. Hywel is a common name in Wales while somewhat familiar name in England and Australia.

At least, 3000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

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Numerological analysis of Hywel

You know how to earn money but not how to invest it before you spend it. Set up a positive mindset already and start figuring things out. Work now and enjoy later. When it comes to career, you are all about punctuality. Having letter H as your cornerstone represents your strong mental health. You are probably well aware of your dependence on others. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything.

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  •  Lynessa - Curious unisex name Lynessa is predominantly used in English and English, meaning of Lynessa is "Pretty or From the Linden Tree Island" is originated from Welsh
  •  Afanen is used chiefly in Welsh aimed at girls, Afanen means "Raspberry" is originated from Welsh
  •  Idnerth - Used dominantly in English and Welsh, Idnerth means "Lord Strength" and came from Welsh is aimed at boys

Famous people named Hywel

  • Hywel ab Owain, Welsh king of a part of Glywysing
  • Hywel ap Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd in north-west Wales
  • Hywel ap Rhodri Molwynog, was King of Gwynedd
  • Hywel ab Edwin, was king of Deheubarth in south Wales
  • Hywel Gwynfryn, Welsh TV, and radio
  • Hywel Dda, King of Deheubarth
  • Hywel Williams, Welsh politician and Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament for Arfon
  • Hywel Francis, Welsh historian and Labour Party politician
  • Hywel Bennett, Welsh film and television actor
  • Hywel ab Owain Gwynedd, Welsh poet and military leader
  • Hywel Simons, British actor from Neath, Wales
  • Hywel Lloyd, racing driver
  • Hywel Morgan in Page Eight as Actor

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