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Help with Welsh name ideas?

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farmers · 25/04/2016 07:05

We have decided on using a Welsh first name with a more 'normal' English middle name which baby could use if preferred in the future, however we're struggling with which names to choose.

For girls I like names like Arianwen or Eiddwen (wouldn't use it though because of geographical association) with more English/easy to pronounce middle names like Georgiana/Charlotte/Penelope or something.
For boys things like Bryn or Aneirin. Also really like Cai but to me it seems like more of a nick name because it's so short (as does Bryn).

Also slightly worried that giving an obviously Welsh name together with obviously not-Welsh middle name is odd? Finding it difficult to find first/middle name combinations which sound good together.

Very grateful for any suggestions and opinions!

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NettleFarseer · 25/04/2016 07:34

If I have anymore dc obviouslyBlush

NettleFarseer · 25/04/2016 07:33

My mistake...didn't mean to imply the girls names were fake.
Maybe a north/south walian variantSmile

Anyhow.if u have any more Dc they shall be called-
Girls
Enfys
Sioned
Lowri

Boys
Deio
Guto
Griff

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Cookingongas · 25/04/2016 07:28

Both the girls names could be hard to pronounce unless you know them. Perhaps it would be better to choose names that are phonetic to English? Anwen, blodwen, bronwen, ffion, seren, gwen, Megan, Rhian etc?

For a boy I like aneurin(which I've always known spelt < that way) which surely every one can pronounce because of aneurin bevan? But I like Bryn too- but it's very popular in my corner of Wales.

Zampa · 25/04/2016 07:26

I love Llyr for a boy and also Idris. Angharad is my favourite Welsh girls' name.

WellErrr · 25/04/2016 07:26

What about Ceinwen?

Laquila · 25/04/2016 07:26

I've heard of a few Arianwens - lovely name.

I have a son with a Welah first name and a typically English (actually biblical) middle name. And we're not even Welsh 😄

You might also like Macsen, Emrys and Gethin for a boy? I like Enfys for a girl. There a Welsh spelling of Meredith that I really like too - can't remember if it's for a boy or girl though.

WellErrr · 25/04/2016 07:26

I've never ever heard those names either.

doleritedinosaur · 25/04/2016 07:25

I originally wanted a Welsh first name but could not find one I like so Celtic first name & Welsh middle name with an Irish name before Welsh & very English surname & his names all work together.
There is a book on Welsh baby names which is useful as some websites can be unreliable.

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farmers · 25/04/2016 07:24

nettle I am also from Wales and pretty sure they are real? Maybe only used where I am from. I think Eiddwen might be a bit more modern/made up but is definitely used as a name.

Cheshire we don't want names which are too hard but I think with Welsh names some level of mispronunciation is inevitable (My name is pretty easy by Welsh standards but still no one can pronounce it). I think we will probably steer clear of 'dd' or 'll' names.

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CheshireSplat · 25/04/2016 07:19

PS Aneurin (which I guess you meant) is popular round here at the moment (we're on the border). Nye is a lovely version, easy to understand and remember.

CheshireSplat · 25/04/2016 07:17

Personally, I'd choose a name that people in the rest of the UK will find easy to pronounce. I worked with a Buddug a long way from Wales and whilst she was happy to explain how to pronounce her name a few times she'd get really (rightly imho) irritated by people who didn't even bother trying.

NettleFarseer · 25/04/2016 07:09

Ok
Our 3 DC all have Welsh names and 'English' middle-names,don't think that's unusual at all.

I'm Welsh and I've never heard of those girl namesConfused.are you sure their real?