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Pronouncing Welsh names

You'll hear a lot of new names when you live in Wales. Find out how to pronounce them properly and what they mean, with our sound guide.


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LL M N O P Rh S T W Y
h name, listen, meaning
female names
HafwenlistenBeauty of summer.
HeleddlistenA semi-mythical 7th century Welsh princess.
  
male names
HarrilistenWelsh version of the name Henry.
HeddlistenPeace.
HeddwynlistenBlessed peace.
HuwlistenWelsh form of Hugh.
HywellistenThe eminent one.


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