No matter where you may be in the world, Celtic names have been a rising trend since the 1980s. Breton, Welsh and Cornish are Brythonic languages. These names are originated from Brittany, Wales and Cornwall respectively, and these 3 nations make up half of the Celtic Nations, along with Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. These names date back centuries and some have connections to that country’s lore and legends which entices people from all over the world to use them.
In 1865, the first Welsh arrived in Patagonia. They had migrated to protect their native Welsh culture and language, which they considered to be threatened in Wales. This contributed to Brythonic names, and Welsh names, in particular, to increase in popularity over the world, and there’s still a thriving Welsh community in Patagonia today!
For today’s blog, I’ve teamed up with my naming friend Siriol to create this stunning list of 20 uncommon Breton, Welsh & Cornish baby names for both boys and girls that need to make their way onto your baby name list!
A little bit about Siriol:
🎵 She lives in Wales, United Kingdom
🎵 A namer with a beautiful name page on Instagram (@pastelbabynames)
🎵 Plays 3 instruments: Piano, Violin and Alto Saxophone
Tips for choosing a name
Below I have assembled a list of some things to consider to help guide you when trying to narrow down that perfect name for your little one.
- Are there any negative associations with this name?
- What will the Initials be?
- How will the name be perceived when your child grows up?
- Does it sound too far outside the box?
- Does it sound too common?
- Do you want the name to have a nickname?
- Is there someone in your circle that already has the name?
- Do you even care for the meaning behind the name?
You will have many opinions thrown your way about the names you have selected, and this may cause you to second guess yourself. Sometimes it can be good to have somebody around to discuss your choices, but ultimately it should come down to your own decision. If you are someone that is easily influenced by others’ opinions, the best advice I can give is to keep it a secret. No one needs to know until your little one arrives.
20 Uncommon Breton, Welsh & Cornish Baby Names
We hope you enjoy this list below of some of our favourite Breton, Welsh & Cornish baby names that are unranked yet so useable around the world today!
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Malo (MAH-lo)
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Origin: Breton Saint name
Meaning: Shining hostage
Rank: Unranked
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Cadogan (kah-DUH-gan)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Honour in battle
Rank: Unranked
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Penrose (PEN-rose)
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Origin: Cornish & Welsh place name
Meaning: Top of the heath
Rank: Unranked
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Kavan (KAH-van)
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Origin: Breton
Meaning: Battle
Rank: #6,330 for boys in 2020
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Macsen (MAK-sen)
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Origin: Welsh variant of Maximus
Meaning: The greatest
Rank: #8,422 for boys in 2020
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Keyne (kayn)
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Origin: Cornish variant of Kane
Meaning: Man of the eastern sky
Rank: Unranked
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Armel (ar-MEL)
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Origin: Breton
Meaning: Bear prince
Rank: #6,335 for boys in 2020, #10,204 for girls in 2020
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Emyr (em-meer)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: A ruler; King
Rank: #8,422 for boys in 2020
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Rumo (roo-mo)
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Origin: Cornish
Meaning: Red
Rank: Unranked
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Louen (LOU-in)
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Origin: Breton
Meaning: Lion
Rank: Unranked
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Mabli (mah-blee)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Loveable
Rank: Unranked
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Lowena (low-when-ah)
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Origin: Cornish
Meaning: Joy
Rank: Unranked
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Katell (KAH-tell)
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Origin: Breton
Meaning: Pure
Rank: Unranked
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Siriol (sih-REE-ol)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Cheerful; Content
Rank: Unranked
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Senara (sen-AH-rah)
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Origin: Cornish
Meaning: Old hero; Cornish Saint
Rank: #6,213 for girls in 2020
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Enora (eh-NO-ra)
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Origin: Breton
Meaning: Honour
Rank: #10,204 for girls in 2020
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Aneira (ann-ay-rah)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Snow
Rank: #10,204 for girls in 2020
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Elestren (ell-ESS-trehn)
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Origin: Cornish
Meaning: Iris
Rank: Unranked
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Bleuenn (blay-enn)
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Origin: Breton
Meaning: White flower
Rank: Unranked
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Cadi (CAH-dee)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Pure
Rank: #16,240 for girls in 2020
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Want To Collab?
If you would like to be a part of my next mashup list, send me a request by DM on Instagram or email me at heidi.babynamesundays@gmail.com.
– Thank you SO much, Siriol, for this mashup-collab list we’ve created together! 🌈
Check out my YouTube video below for a list of modern Greek names!
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