Over 300 Welsh dog names!

news7g08/03/2022

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Wales, the smallest country in England, is home to coastal plains, ancient passageways, historic castles – and some very cute dog breeds. Whether you have a new dog with Welsh ancestry or want to remember a dream holiday, we’ve got the list of Welsh dog names!

Welsh word for dog name

The Welsh language no k, q, v or z – but you’ll still find lots of fun Welsh words that make up cute dog names:

Cyw (pronounced kewh): the term of love which means young animal or baby
Ci (pronunciation key): dog
Ci Bach (pronounced bach key): puppy
Croesco (pronounced croy-saw): welcome
Cwtch (pronounced Kutch, same as Butch): cuddle or hug
Diolch (pronounced dee-ol-ch): thanks
Hi: Hi
Yaki Dah: Congratulations

Welsh dog breeds

Is your dog a breed or a mixture of breeds from Wales? If so, you might want to pick a Welsh name! These breeds originated in Wales:

Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Even the word “Corgi” is derived from the Welsh phrase “corgi“, which means “dwarf dog”. The Cardigans are native to the town and county of Cardigan on the Teifi River.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Longtime favorite of Queen Elizabeth IIThe Pembroke Welsh Corgi, like the related Cardigan, was also once known by the term Welsh ci-llathed or “long dog”. This breed comes from the county of Pembrokeshire.
Sealyham Terrier: Sealyham is also native to the county of Pembrokeshire at Sealyham House.
Welsh Shepherd Dog: Called Ci Defaid Cymreig In Wales, this working dog is still used in the northern rural areas of Wales.
Welsh Springer Spaniel: Welsh Springer Spaniel is called Llamgi Cymru in Welsh.
Welsh Terrier: Welsh Terrier – or Daeargi Cymreig–It is generally considered the oldest dog breed in the United Kingdom.

Famous Welsh names

Anthony Hopkins, actor
Bartholomew Roberts, famous pirates
Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress
Charlotte Church, actress
Duffy, singer
Dylan Thomas, poet
Ioan Gruffudd, actor
Matthew Rhys, actor
Roald Dahl, writer
Shirley Bassey, singer
Tom Jones, singer

Welsh culture

Celtic: connection with the culture of Wales (or other Celtic regions including Scotland and Ireland)
Cymru: Wales in Wales
Daffodil: symbol of Wales
Dragon: symbol of Wales
Leek: symbol of Wales
Myrddin: Welsh name for Merlin of the famous King Arthur. (The red dragon on the flag of Wales comes from a Merlin prophecy.)

Welsh dog name: Nam

What’s more, we all love to name our dogs with human names – what better list than the most popular ones? boy’s name in Wales? This list is from the General Registrar’s Office (GRO):

Adam
Albert
Albie
Alexander
Alfie
Archie
Arlo
Arthur
Benjamin
Blake
Bobby
Brody
Quit
Caleb
Carter
Charlie
Chester
Daniel
Dylan
Edward
Eli
Elias
Eli
Elis
Ellis
Ethan
Evan
Ezra
Finley
Finn
Frankie
Freddie
Gabriel
George
Grayson
Harley
Harri
Harrison
Harry
Henry
Hudson
Hugo
Hunter
John
Isaac
Jac
Jack
Jackson
Jacob
James
Jax
Jaxon
Jenson
Jesse
Joey
Jonah
Joseph
Joshua
Jude
Kai
Lion
Logan
Louie
Louis
Luca
Lucas
Macsen
Mason
Max
Morgan
Myles
Noah
Oakley
Oliver
Ollie
Oscar
Osian
Owen
Reggie
Reuben
Rhys
Riley
Roman
Ronnie
Rory
Rowan
Samuel
Sebastian
Sonny
Teddy
Follow
Theodore
Thomas
Tobias
Toby
Tommy
Tomos
William
Zachary

Welsh dog name: Female

Like the list of boys names above, this list of the most popular names girls’ names in Wales from GRO can help inspire a beautiful name for your new dog!

Ada
Alice
Alys
Amelia
Arabella
Ari
Arya
dawn
Ava
Ayla
Bella
Bonnie
Cadi
Charlotte
Chloe
Connie
Daisy
Delilah
Efa
Eira
Eleanor
Elena
Eleri
Elin
Eliza
Elizabeth
Ella
Ellie
Elsi
Elsie
Emilia
Emily
Erin
Esmae
Esme
Eva
Evelyn
Evie
Ffion
Florence
Frankie
Freya
Graceful
Hallie
Harper
Harriet
Holly
Imogen
Indie
Isabella
Isabelle
Isla
Ivy
Jasmine
Jessica
Lili
Lily
Lola
Lottie
Lowri
Lucy
Lyla
Mabel
Maisie
Mali
Marnie
Matilda
Maya
Mia
Mila
Millie
Mollie
Molly
Myla
Nancy
Nansi
Nia
Olivia
Orla
Penelope
Phoebe
Poppy
Rose
Rosie
Ruby
Scarlett
Seren
Sienna
Sofia
Sophia
Thea
Violet
Willow

Naming in Wales

Wales has many beautiful places to visit – but there are also some that are hard to pronounce! While Caernarfon and Caerfyrddin may be a bit over the top when it comes to calling your dog, we’ve fetched some Welsh place names that your dog will be easy to learn!

Anglesey: The island of Anglesey is known for its small picturesque fishing villages.
Brecon: Brecon Beacons National Park is often considered one of the most beautiful spots in Wales
Cardiff: Capital of Wales
Conwy: Conwy Castle (on the River Conwy) dates back to the 1200s.
Snowdon: Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales
Snowdonia: the most famous national park in Wales
Tenby: This seaside resort town is home to historic castle walls.