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1. AERON: Welsh unisex form of feminine Celtic Agrona, name a goddess of war and death who was portrayed as a masculine figure in Welsh mythology, meaning "carnage, slaughter." 
2. AFON: Modern unisex Welsh name meaning "river."
3. ALED: Welsh name meaning "offspring."
4. ALUN: Welsh form of English/Scottish Alan, meaning "handsome."
5. ANDRAS: Welsh form of Andrew, meaning "man; warrior."
6. ANEIRIN: Welsh name derived from older Neirin, meaning "all gold; very precious." 
7. ANEURIN: Variant of Welsh Aneirin, meaning "all gold; very precious." 
8. ARAWN: Welsh myth name of the Lord of Annwn ("un-world; under-world"), possibly meaning "unrestrained wildness."
9. ARVEL: Welsh name meaning "wept over."
10. ARWEL: Welsh name meaning "prominent." 
11. AWSTIN: Welsh form of English Austin, meaning "venerable." 
12. BEDWYR: Welsh form of Bedivere, possibly from proto-Celtic *bod(o)-wid-r, meaning "grave-knower," inferring "one who knows (Arthur's) grave."
13. BEL: "Shining." Bel or Beli is the name of a Welsh ancestor-deity which derives from the same root (bel-) as Celtic Belenus, but Bel's character and attributes are different from Belenus. 
14. BELI: Variant of Welsh Bel, meaning "shining."
15. BERWYN: "Fair-headed." Welsh name composed of the elements barr "head" and (g)wyn "fair, white."
16. BRAITH: Welsh unisex name derived from the word brith, meaning "diversely-colored," especially black and white or red and white. 
         Note: According to a 1967 etymological dictionary of Welsh, brych and brith are not the same but have often been confused. Brych means "pied, spotted, speckled," while brith means "diversely-colored," especially black and white or red and white. 
17. BRAN: Welsh myth name of a giant king of Britain who was killed attacking Ireland, meaning "raven."
18. BRENIN LLWYD: Welsh myth name of a being believed to inhabit the mountains of Snowdonia, meaning "grey king."
19. BRIN: Variant of Welsh unisex Bryn, meaning "hill."
20. BRYCHAN: Welsh myth name of the father of Eleri, derived from the word brych, meaning "pied, spotted, speckled." 
         Note: According to a 1967 etymological dictionary of Welsh, brych and brith are not the same but have often been confused. Brych means "pied, spotted, speckled," while brith means "diversely-colored," especially black and white or red and white. 
21. BRYN: Welsh unisex name meaning "hill."
22. BRYNMOR: Welsh name meaning "great hill."
23. BRYNN: Variant of Welsh unisex Bryn, meaning "hill."
24. CADELL: Welsh name meaning "battle."
25. CADFAEL: "Battle prince." Welsh name composed of the elements cad "battle" and mael "prince."
26. CADFAN: "Battle peak." Welsh name composed of the elements cad "battle" and ban "peak."
27. CADOC: Welsh name meaning "battle."
28. CADOMEDD: Welsh name meaning "battle-shirker."
29. CADWALADER: "Battle leader." Welsh name derived from the elements cad "battle" and gwaladr "leader."
30. CADWALLADER: Variant of Welsh Cadwalader, meaning "battle leader."
31. CADWGAWN: "Battle glory." Welsh myth name from the Mabinogion, composed of the elements cad "battle" and gwogawn "honor, glory."
32. CAERWYN: Variant of Welsh Carwyn, meaning "fair love."
33. CAI: Welsh form of Roman Gaius, meaning "rejoice." 
34. CARADOC: Variant of Welsh Caradog, meaning "dearly loved."
35. CARADOG: "Dearly loved." Ancient Welsh name derived from the root car, meaning "love."
36. CARWYN: "Fair love." Modern Welsh name composed of the elements cār "love" and (g)wyn "fair, holy, pure, white."
37. CEFIN: Welsh form of Kevin, meaning "little comely loved one."
38. CELYDDON: Myth name of the father of Culhwch, meaning "wood-dweller."
39. CELYN: Welsh plant name meaning "holly."
40. CERI: Welsh unisex name meaning "to love." 
41. CLEDWYN: Welsh name composed of the elements caled "hard, rough" and (g)wyn "fair, holy, white."
42. CULHWCH: "Pig run" (from cul "narrow thing" and hwch "sow, pig"). Welsh myth name of a cousin of King Arthur and hero of the story Culhwch and Olwen. While still pregnant with Culhwch, Goleuddydd went mad after being frightened by a herd of swine. Culhwch is found in the pigs' run by the swineherd and taken to his father. Years later, his stepmother wants him to marry her daughter; angered by his refusal, she curses him so that he can never marry anyone but the beautiful Olwen, daughter of Ysbaddaden, a fierce giant who will die if his daughter ever marries. 
43. CYNDDELW: Old Welsh name of Celtic derivation, meaning "exalted effigy." 
44. CYNWRIG: Old Welsh name of Celtic origin, meaning "high hill."
45. CYSTENIAN: Welsh form of Roman Constantine, meaning "steadfast."
46. DAFYDD: Welsh form of David, meaning "beloved." This form replaced the earlier form Dewydd.
47. DAI: Originally from Old Celtic dei, meaning "to shine," but now regarded as a pet form of Welsh Dafydd, meaning "beloved."
48. DEINIOL: Welsh form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge." 
49. DELWYN: "Pretty and fair." Welsh unisex name composed of the elements del "pretty" and (g)wyn "fair, holy, white."
50. DEROG: Welsh form of Breton Deroc, meaning "the arrogant/obstinate one."
51. DEWI: Pet form of Welsh Dewydd, meaning "beloved." 
52. DEWYDD: Old Welsh form of David, meaning "beloved."
53. DILLON: Variant of Welsh Dylan, meaning "great sea."
54. DILWYN: "Truly blessed." Welsh name composed of the elements dilys "genuine, steadfast, true" and (g)wyn "blessed, fair, holy, white."
55. DRYSTAN: Welsh form of Celtic Tristan, a Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, who seems to be best remembered as the lover of Esyllt (Tristan and Iseult). But the earliest texts hint at a character who was far more than just a lover; he was a master of deception and had the ability to shape-shift, a definite attribute of a trickster. In the Cymric Trioedd, Esyllt is his uncle's wife; with the help of the swineherd, Drystan arranges for a secret tryst with her, but Arthur shows up unexpectedly wanting to steal some of his uncle's swine, and Drystan somehow outwits the Forever King. 
         As for the etymology of the name, most sources try to associate it with Latin tristis "sad," referring to the tragic fate of the young "lover." Some try to link it with Pictish drust of unknown meaning, or Celtic drest, "riot, tumult." The latter probably comes closest to fitting his true character; compare with Old English þríst/þríste: "bold, daring, rash, audacious," and even "shameless." 
56. DYL: Nickname for Welsh Dylan, meaning "great sea."
57. DYLAN: "Great sea." Welsh myth name of a sea god and son of Aranrhod, composed of the elements dy "great" and llanw "sea."
58. EILIAN: Welsh unisex name probably derived from the legendary Ffynnon Eilian (St. Elian's well) where miraculous cures were once said to have been performed. The name probably derives from the Welsh word eilio, meaning "second, a moment in time." 
59. EINION: Welsh name meaning "anvil."
60. ELIAN: Variant of Welsh unisex Eilian, probably meaning "second, a moment in time." 
61. ELIDYR: Welsh name meaning "brass, bronze." 
62. ELIS: Welsh form of Greek Elias, meaning "the Lord is my God." 
63. ELISUD: Welsh name derived from the word elus, meaning "kind."
64. EMLYN: Welsh unisex form of female Germanic Emmeline, meaning "work."
65. EMRYS: Welsh form of English Ambrose, meaning "immortal."
66. EMYR: Welsh name meaning "king."
67. ENFYS: Unisex Welsh name meaning "rainbow."
68. ERCWLFF: Welsh form of Latin Hercules, meaning "glory of Hera."
69. EURIG: Welsh name derived from the element aur, meaning "gold."
70. EWEIN: Welsh name derived from Celtic Euguein, meaning "well-born."
71. FOLANT: Welsh form of English Valentine, meaning "healthy, strong."
72. GALAHAD: Welsh Arthurian legend name of a Knight of the Round Table, the son of Lancelot and Elaine, and the only knight to find the Holy Grail. The name was invented by the author of La Queste del Saint Graal and was probably derived from biblical Gilead, meaning "mound of testimony."
73. GARETH: Welsh Arthurian legend name, possibly derived from Celtic Gahareet, meaning "old."
74. GARRETH: Variant of Welsh Gareth, possibly meaning "old."
75. GERAINT: Welsh Arthurian legend name of one of the Knights of the Round table, probably meaning "old."
76. GERALLT: Welsh form of English Gerald, meaning "spear ruler."
77. GETHEN: Variant of Welsh Gethin, meaning "dark, swarthy."
78. GETHIN: Welsh name derived from the byname Cethin, meaning "dark, swarthy."
79. GLAW: Welsh unisex name meaning "rain."
80. GLYN: Welsh equivalent of English/Scottish Glen, meaning "valley."
81. GLYNDWR: "Valley water." Welsh byname transferred to forename use, composed of the elements glyn "valley" and dwr "water."
82. GLYNN: Variant of Welsh Glyn, meaning "valley."
83. GORONWY: Welsh myth name of the lover of Blodeuwedd. The name is of uncertain derivation.
84. GOVANNON: Welsh equivalent of Irish smith god Goibniu, meaning "smith."
85. GRIFFIN: Welsh name derived from Latin Griffinus, meaning "(?) chief/lord." 
86. GRIGOR: Welsh form of English Gregory, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
87. GRONW: Variant of Welsh Goronwy. Of uncertain derivation.
88. GRUFFUD: Variant of Welsh Gruffydd, meaning "(?) chief/lord."
89. GRUFFUDD: Variant of Welsh Gruffydd, meaning "(?) chief/lord."
90. GRUFFYDD: "(?) chief/lord." Welsh name of which the second half means "chief" or "lord," but the first half remains a mystery.
91. GRWN: Welsh name meaning "ridge."
92. GUORTHIGIRN: Old Welsh form of English Vortigern, possibly meaning "high lord" or "overlord."
93. GUTO: Pet form of Welsh Gruffudd, meaning "(?) chief/lord."
94. GWALCHGWYN: "White hawk." Old Welsh name composed of the elements gwalch "hawk" and gwyn "white."
95. GWALLTER: Welsh form of English Walter, meaning "ruler of the army."
96. GWIL: Nickname for Welsh Gwilym, meaning "will-helmet."
97. GWILIM: Variant of Welsh Gwilym, meaning "will-helmet."
98. GWILLYM: Variant of Welsh Gwilym, meaning "will-helmet."
99. GWILYM: Welsh form of English William, meaning "will-helmet."
100. GWLEDIG: Old Welsh name derived from the word gwledig, meaning "ruler."
101. GWRI: Welsh myth name of Teyrnon's adopted son, "Gwri of the golden hair," who grew to full adulthood in seven years, meaning "bloom."
102. GWRTHEYRN: Original Welsh form of English Vortigern, possibly meaning "high lord" or "overlord."
103. GWYN: Welsh name meaning "fair, holy, white."
104. GWYNEDD: Modern Welsh unisex name derived from the name of the medieval Kingdom of Gwynedd, meaning "happiness."
105. GWYNFOR: "Greatly fair/holy." Welsh name composed of the elements gwyn "fair, holy, white" and mawr "great, large."
106. GWYNN: Variant of Welsh Gwyn, meaning "fair, holy, white."
107. GWYTHYR: Welsh form of Roman Victor, meaning "to conquer; victory."
108. HADYN: Welsh form of Irish Aidan, meaning "fire."
109. HARRI: Finnish and Welsh form of English Harry, meaning "home-ruler."
110. HAUL: Welsh name meaning "sun."
111. HEDDWYN: Modern Welsh name composed of the elements hedd "peace" and (g)wyn "fair, holy, white."
112. HEFIN: Welsh name meaning "summer." 
113. HEILYN: "Winebearer." Welsh myth name of the son of Gwyn and survivor of Bran and Matholwch's war. He is also noted for being the one to open the magic door through which the seven survivors escape from the island of Gwales.
114. HENBEDDESTYR: Welsh name meaning "old pedestrian."
115. HENWAS: Welsh name meaning "old servant."
116. HENWYNEB: Welsh name meaning "old face."
117. HEULOG: Welsh unisex name meaning "sunny."
118. HOPCYN: Welsh form of English Hopkin, meaning "son of Hob."
119. HUW: Welsh form of English Hugh, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
120. HYWEL: Old Welsh name, originally a byname meaning "eminent, conspicuous."
121. IAGO: Spanish and Welsh form of James, meaning "supplanter."
122. IANTO: Pet form of Welsh Iefan, meaning "God is gracious."
123. IAU: Welsh form of Zeus, meaning "god."
124. IDRIS: "Ardent master." Welsh name composed of the elements iud "lord, master" and ris "ardent, impulsive." 
125. IDWAL: "Master rampart." Welsh name composed of the elements iud "lord, master" and (g)wal "rampart, wall."
126. IEFAN: Variant of Welsh Ieuan, meaning "God is gracious." 
127. IESTYN: Welsh form of English Justin, meaning "fair, just." 
128. IEUAN: Welsh form of Latin Iovannis, meaning "God is gracious." 
129. IFAN: Variant of Welsh Iefan, meaning "God is gracious."
130. IFOR: Welsh form of Scandinavian Ivor, meaning "bowman."
131. ILAR: Welsh form of Latin Hilarius, meaning "joyful, happy."
132. ILLTUD: "Multitude of people." Welsh name composed of the elements il/el "multitude" and tud "land, people."
133. ILLTYD: Modern spelling of Welsh Illtud, meaning "multitude of people." 
134. IOLO: Pet form of Welsh Iorwerth, meaning "handsome lord."
135. IOLYN: Pet form of Welsh Iorwerth, meaning "handsome lord."
136. IORWERTH: "Handsome lord." Welsh myth name of the son of Maredudd, composed of the elements iōr "lord" and berth "handsome." 
137. ISLWYN: "Below the grove." Welsh name taken from the name of a mountain, itself composed of the elements is "below" and llwyn "grove." 
138. ITHEL: "Generous master." Welsh name composed of the elements iud "lord, master" and hael "generous."
139. IWAN: Polish form of Ivan and the Welsh form of John, both meaning "God is gracious." 
140. JENKIN: English/Welsh surname transferred to forename use, itself from the medieval English forename Jankin, meaning "God is gracious." 
141. KAI: Variant of Welsh Cai, meaning "rejoice."
142. LEOLIN: Variant of Welsh Llywelyn, meaning "Oath of Belenus." 
143. LLEU: Welsh form of Irish Lugh, meaning "oath."
144. LLEW: 
     1. Nickname for Welsh Llewelyn, meaning "oath of Belenus."
     2. Welsh name meaning "lion." 
145. LLEWELLYN: Variant of Welsh Llewelyn, meaning "oath of Belenus." 
146. LLEWELYN: Variant of Welsh Llywelyn, meaning "oath of Belenus." 
147. LLOYD: Welsh surname transferred to forename use, derived from Celtic Llwyd, meaning "gray-haired." 
148. LLYR: Welsh myth name of a god of the sea, meaning "the sea." Eguivalent of Irish Lir.
149. LLYWELLYN: Variant of Welsh Llywelyn, meaning "oath of Belenus." 
150. LLYWELYN: Ancient Welsh name which was a later form of the much older Celtic name Lugobelinos, meaning "oath of Belenus." 

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