welsh baby girl name in England

[Howells80]

My husband is Welsh but we currently live in England. We would, however, like to choose a Welsh name for our little girl that goes with our surname, Howells. We are looking for a name that is easy to recognise and pronounce outside of Wales. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you!

[LuckyLopez]

Megan?

[HiawathaDidntBotherTooMuch]

Megan
Sian
An wen
Nia
Alys
Elsbeth

[cathyandclaire]

Lowri
Elin
Bethan
Rhiannon

[MadeInChorley]

Carys
Indeg
Catrin

[NormanTheForeman]

Rhiannon? I have know three Rhiannons in England. I also know a Heulwen who was born and brought up in England, but that's another story, as she is always having to explain her name.

[TheColdDoesBotherMeAnyway]

Seren
Anwen
Gwennan
Bethan
Catrin

[Tournesol]

Seren, such a pretty name and lovely meaning too.

My DS has a welsh name and we live in England and it poses no problems.

[Somanyillustrations]

Elin Mabli, Seren are easy for non- welsh speakers. Also Megan, Bethan, Betsan. Or a Welsh spelling: Anni, Elsi. Ffion, Manon, Siân...

[NormanTheForeman]

Nerys isn't unheard of in England either.

[Clueing4looks]

I've always loved the name Angharad, it's one of those names that grows with all ages.

[BooDidIScareYou]

Seren? Eira / Aneira, Mari, Haf, Beti / Betsi / Betsan, Elin / Elena, Carys / Cerys, Nerys, Mali.

I've just gone for the shorter more easy to pronounce ones!

[BooDidIScareYou]

Oh someone suggested Manon....I love that name!

[Muskey]

Myfanwy, bronwen, arwen, sioned anharad

[IDontDoIroning]

Ffion, nanci, Bethan sian, Seren, Cerys, carys, Lowri, Ceri, Alys,

[Howells80]

Thank you for all your suggestions so far

[whitewineandchocolate]

Sian!

[Lyttelma]

Menna

[Howells80]

How is Mabli pronounced? Is it MAB-lee, or MAY-blee?

[MehsMum]

Mali (pronounced Mally) is a cute one.
Rhian works in England, as do Anwyn, Carys and, of course, Manon, which is a gorgeous name.

[Medibeagle]

Eluned. Mai. Lona. Rhiannan.

[Marcipex]

Seren
Nia, I think Nia is lovely.

[redrubyindigo]

Elowen

[EveDallasRetd]

Norman, I know a Hedd that changed her name to Heather when she moved to London. I wanted Heulwen for DD but DH vetoed it, citing her to put me off

OP I like Gwenllyn and Cerys

[EMS23]

I'm English but live in Wales and my youngest is called Seren.
It's relatively unheard of in England and I always get compliments on her name when we are in England.

[strongandlong]

Lots of lovey names here. I'd steer clear of names with any letters that are sounded differently in English vs Welsh (so Myfanwy, Eluned, Hedd). Poor thing will be constantly explaining herself and correcting people.