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Welsh boy names

86 replies

Lenny86 · 23/04/2021 13:23

We are expecting a boy and would like a Welsh name, but we live in England, so it needs to be easy to spell and say. We both like Idris, but people were very negative when we suggested it for our first child (comments about the actor). I really like Osian, but OH isn’t keen. Any suggestions on a 1-2 syllable name that works in English too?

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BertieBotts · 23/04/2021 14:05

I love Idris and Owen.

Lenny86 · 23/04/2021 13:59

I think Idris and Osian are going to be the only Welsh names that I like. Might need to widen the search. Thanks for all the suggestions!

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sorryiasked · 23/04/2021 13:50

Aled
Owain

GappyValley · 23/04/2021 13:49

Owen
Ellis
Aled
Idris
Dylan

MissHoney85 · 23/04/2021 13:49

Dylan
Aneurin (Not easy to spell but could be Nye for short)
Dewi
Ieuan
Rhys
Mostyn
Alun
Wyn
Gwilym

stellarfox · 23/04/2021 13:49

I loooove Macsen! Mac is such a cute nickname. Also love Idris

FizzyApricot · 23/04/2021 13:45

Bryn
Daffyd

FizzyApricot · 23/04/2021 13:44

Owain
Geraint

Lenny86 · 23/04/2021 13:36

I can see this being us too. Our first born didn’t have a name for a week even though we knew the sex from 20 weeks. Boy’s names are so hard!

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Hooplawho · 23/04/2021 13:33

Macsen, Elis, Rhys or Tomas?

PineappleWilson · 23/04/2021 13:26

I wanted Gethin for DS but DH didn't like it. I still think it's beautiful. DH wanted Bryn but I think it's awful and old fashioned so DS didn't get that one either (he ended up with an Irish name). I wanted Angharad for a girl; you can guess DH's reaction. It started "how the hell do you spell that then? and ended in No!" Grin

Best of luck with whatever name you choose.

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