Sion
SHON
Boy · Welsh
Meaning: God is gracious
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Gwyn
Boy · Welsh · Short name
- Meaning
- White, blessed, fair, of the holy
- Pronunciation
- GWIN
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Wales (2023)
From Welsh 'gwyn' meaning white, blessed, or fair.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageMythological
Languages in use: Welsh
Commonly used in: Wales, United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
GwynWelsh
Same spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Gwyn ap Nudd
Welsh mythological figure, king of the Tylwyth Teg (fair folk).
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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