Often underrated and overlooked — especially in the U.S. — Welsh baby girl names are some of the cutest around. Not only do many of them end with the oh-so-popular “-i,” they’re typically short, sweet and easy to pronounce.
As with Welsh baby boy names, even if you choose a longer name, there’s likely to be a built-in nickname (or two) which will give your daughter options as she grows up.
Have a read through the following Welsh baby girl names, and remember that whichever one you choose, it’ll sound fresh and feminine — and probably come with a super sweet meaning, too!
Alys. The Welsh twist on Alice, Alys (which you can also spell with an “i” — Alis) is simple but unique.
Bethan. You guessed it: Bethan is an alternative to Bethany, minus the “-y” ending. Easy to spell and intuitive to pronounce, your daughter will thank you for giving her such a bold but pretty name.
Cariad. The Welsh-language equivalent of “sweetheart” or “darling” as a term of endearment, Cariad is a strong name which offers a nice twist on the more common Carrie.
Carys. From the Welsh word for “love” — caru — Carys is an adorable name that means, unsurprisingly, “beloved.” (It’s also the name of Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones’ daughter.) Cerys is an equally lovely alternative spelling.
Catrin. Catrin is bold and a touch sophisticated, while still leaving room for softer, more traditional nicknames like Cat and Kitty.
Eira. Eira is the Welsh word for “snow” — and while it’s one of the more uncommon names on the list, it’s also incredibly delicate and an unusual alternative to current favorites like Emma and Ava.
Eirlys. Eirlys, taken from the Welsh word for “snowdrop” and pronounced ire-liss, sounds just as delicate — and, thanks to the close-sounding iris, recalls the trend towards floral baby girl names.
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Elen. Helen becomes Elen (or Elin) in Welsh, a chipper name originally derived from Greek meaning “sunshine” or “light.” Elen was also the name of a Welsh saint.
Enfys. Technically unisex but used more often for girls, Enfys (pronounced en-viss) means “rainbow” — making it the perfect name for parents expecting again after a loss.
Ffion. Although the double “ff” might look confusing, it’s pronounced like a single “f.” Ffion is the Welsh version of an equally charming Gaelic name: Fiona.
Gwen. Very popular in the 20th century, Gwen — as in Gwen Stefani — will have people going b-a-n-a-n-a-s over it again soon! Gwen is also a shortened version of Gwendolyn and related to the French name Guinevere.
Lowri. If you like the names Laura and Lauren, Lowri is a quirkier Welsh alternative. Like those more popular variants, it also means “laurel.”
Mari. If you want a classic-sounding name that will stand the test of time, consider Mari — which is also common in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
Meleri. A relatively unusual name with ancient roots but a modern sound, Meleri was a Welsh saint. You can shorten to Eleri and even Leri.
Nia. Both Welsh and Swahili in origin, Nia offers a bold twist on the popular baby girl name Mia. Purposeful and strong, Nia also means “light” and is the Welsh form of Niamh, a common Irish name.
Olwen. One of the more unique “-wen” names, Olwen has strong Lord of the Rings vibes without being a direct copy of the half-elven Arwen.
Rhiannon. Rhiannon is a very popular girls name in Wales but relatively uncommon elsewhere. Lovely-sounding and lyrical, it can also be shortened to Rhian or Rhi.
Seren. Who doesn’t want their little lady to shine bright? Seren, the Welsh word for “star,” is a sophisticated-sounding girl’s name that toes the line between popular and under-the-radar.
Tegan. Almost unisex in sound, Tegan means “beloved” or “favorite” — perfect if you’re planning on having just one child! You can also spell it the Irish way: Teagan.
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