175+ Welsh Cat Names: Melodic Monikers for Your Beloved Feline

Whether you want to celebrate your Welsh heritage, a dream vacation–or you are just looking for a name for your new cat with special meaning, Welsh names reflect a beautiful fusion of traditional Celtic elements and mythical folklore. From names inspired by majestic Welsh landmarks and ancient legends to those rooted in the lyrical Welsh language, Welsh cat names can bestow a touch of the captivating spirit that makes Wales such a magical land.

Welsh Pet Names and Terms of Endearment as Cat Names

Annwyl: Dear

Baban or Babi: Baby

Blodyn: Flower

Cath: Cat

Cariad: Love

Crafang: Claw

Cribell: Whiskers

Cwtsh (pronounced Kutch, like Butch): Snuggle or Hug

Cyw (pronounced kewh): term of endearment meaning young animal or baby

Croesco (pronounced croy-saw): welcome

Helô: Hello

Mach’i: My little one

Mêl: Honey

Mam-gath: mother cat

Ngwas: my boy

Pŵr: Purr

Yaki Dah: Cheers

Yr Aur: A term of endearment that translates to “the gold.”

Welsh Names for Male Cats

• Aidan: “Little fiery one”
• Alwyn: “Friend”
• Aneirin – “Golden”
• Bedwyr – “Brave”
• Bevan – “Son of Evan”
• Bleddyn – “Wolf”
• Bran – “Crow” or “Raven”
• Bryn – “Hill”
• Cadell – “Battle”
• Caradog – “Beloved”
• Celyn – “Holly”
• Colwyn – “Valley of the Col”
• Cynan – “Chief”
• Dafydd – “Beloved”
• Dewi – “Beloved”
• Dylan – “Great Sea”
• Efan – “Young warrior”
• Eilir – “Butterfly”
• Emlyn – “To strive or emulate”
• Geraint – “Old” or “Man”
• Gethin – “Dark-skinned”
• Gruffudd – “Strong Lord”
• Gwilym – “Will-helmet”
• Gwyn – “White” or “Blessed”
• Gwyr – “Man”
• Huw – Welsh form of “Hugh,” meaning “Mind” or “Intellect”
• Hywel – “Eminent” or “Renowned”
• Iestyn – “Just” or “Righteous”
• Iolo – “Lord”
• Iorwerth – “Handsome lord”
• Llywelyn – “Leader” or “Lion-like“
• Madoc – “Fortunate”
• Meirion – “From Merioneth”
• Morgan – “Sea defender”
• Myrddin – “Sea fortress” or “High fortress”
• Osian – “Young deer”
• Owain – “Youth” or “Well-born”
• Prys – “Precious”
• Rhodri – “Great king”
• Rhys – “Ardor” or “Enthusiasm”
• Sion – Welsh form of “John,” meaning “God is gracious”
• Steffan – Welsh form of “Stephen,” meaning “Crown” or “Garland”
• Taliesin – “Shining brow”
• Tegid – “Fair”
• Tomos – Welsh form of “Thomas,” meaning “Twin”
• Trahaearn – “Very like iron”
• Trefor – “Great settlement”
• Trystan – Welsh form of “Tristan,” possibly meaning “Bold”
• Tudor – “Ruler of the people”
• Twm – Welsh form of “Tom,” meaning “Twin”
• Urien – Possibly “Privileged birth” or “Privileged head”
• Wyn – “Fair” or “White”
• Ynyr – “Honor”

Welsh Girls’ Names

• Alaw – “Melody” or “Tune”
• Anwen – “Very beautiful” or “Very fair”
• Bethan – Welsh form of “Elizabeth,” meaning “God is my oath.”
• Blodwen – “White flower” or “White blossom”
• Branwen – “Blessed raven” or “White crow”
• Cadi – Short form of “Catrin,” the Welsh form of “Catherine,” meaning “pure” or “clear.”
• Caron – Means “to love”.
• Carys – “Love” or “Beloved”
• Celyn: Holly
• Ceridwen – The meaning of this name is uncertain, possibly related to the Celtic word “ceru,” meaning “cauldron.”
• Celyn – Means “holly”.
• Delyth – “Pretty” or “Neat”
• Dyddgu – “Good day” or “Good eye”
• Efa – The Welsh form of Eva or Eve.
• Eira – “Snow”
• Eleri – Possibly derived from “el” meaning “very” or “more” and “eri,” which may be connected to “eryr,” meaning “eagle.”
• Elin – Welsh form of “Helen,” possibly meaning “torch” or “moon.”
• Eluned – Possibly derived from “eilion” meaning “idol” or “image.”
• Enid – Possibly derived from “enaid,” meaning “soul” or “life.”
• Ffion – “Foxglove” or “Finger flower”
• Fflur – Welsh form of “Flora,” meaning “flower” or “blossom.”
• Glesni – “Green” or “Blue”
• Glyn – Means “valley”.
• Gwenda – Welsh form of “Gwendolyn,” meaning “white ring” or “blessed bow.”
• Gwendolen – “White ring” or “White bow”
• Gwennan – “Fair” or “Blessed”
• Gwyneth – “Blessed” or “Happy”
• Heulwen – “Sunshine” or “Radiant sun”
• Heledd – Meaning uncertain, possibly related to the Celtic word “heled,” meaning “magical place.”
• Heulog – “Sunny” or “Bright”
• Iorwen – “Fair maiden”
• Iola – Welsh form of “Violet”
• Lowri – Welsh form of “Laura,” possibly derived from “laurus,” meaning “laurel.”
• Luned – Possibly derived from “lunedig,” meaning “idol.”
• Mabli – Welsh form of “Mabel,” possibly meaning “lovable” or “dear.”
• Mali – Welsh form of “Molly,” a diminutive of “Mary” meaning “bitter” or “beloved.”
• Mair: The Welsh form of Mary.
• Megan – Welsh form of “Margaret,” meaning “pearl.”
• Myfanwy – The name’s meaning is uncertain and debated.
• Nest – Possibly derived from “neseit,” meaning “young” or “innocent.”
• Nestan – “Little Nest” or “Little Innocent One”
• Nia – Short form of “Niamh,” meaning “bright” or “radiant”
• Olwen – Possibly derived from “olwyn,” meaning “footprint” or “track.”
• Rhian – “Maiden” or “Virgin”
• Rhiannon – “Great queen” or “Divine queen”
• Seren – “Star“
• Sian – Welsh form of “Jane,” meaning “God is gracious”
• Siwan – Welsh form of “Joan,” meaning “God is gracious”
• Tudorwen – “Blessed Theodora” or “Blessed gift of God”
• Tegan – “Beautiful” or “Fair”

Cat Names from Welsh Mythology

Amaethon – God of agriculture and divine ploughman.

Arawn – Ruler of the Otherworld and associated with the Wild Hunt.

Arianrhod – Goddess of the moon and stars, with a silver wheel as her symbol.

Bran – Giant king with the power of prophecy and protective influence.

Branwen – Beautiful princess and a tragic figure in Welsh mythology.

Cerridwen – Powerful enchantress, keeper of the cauldron of wisdom.

Creiddylad – Goddess of love, involved in a mythic battle for her affections.

Cigfa – The wife of Manawydan and part of the story of the Mabinogi.

Dôn – Mother goddess, associated with nature and fertility.

Dylan – Sea deity, son of Arianrhod, and associated with the sea’s power.

Efnysien – Brother of Branwen and a character of great mischief and destruction.

Gwydion – Skilled magician, trickster, and heroic figure.

Gwynevere/Guinevere – Arthur’s queen, involved in various legendary tales.

Govannon – God of the forge and associated with craftsmanship.

Gwyn ap Nudd – King of the Otherworld and ruler of the Wild Hunt.

Lleu/Lugh – Heroic figure with diverse talents and skills.

Lludd – King who possessed a magical artifact, the Cauldron of Rebirth.

Manawydan – Son of Llyr and associated with the sea and the Otherworld.

Math – King and sorcerer, who required a foot-holder due to a curse.

Mabon – Mythical hunter and hero, associated with youth and strength.

Mabinogi – Collection of medieval Welsh tales or prose narratives that were compiled in the 12th and 13th centuries. The word “Mabinogi” is derived from the Welsh term “mab” (son) and “ceredig” (related to “cigfran,” meaning crow).

Modron – Mother goddess, symbolizing motherly love and protection.

Nisien – Brother of Branwen and a tragic character in Welsh mythology.

Olwen – Beautiful maiden associated with a quest in the Mabinogi.

Pryderi – Son of Pwyll and Rhiannon, part of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi.

Pwyll – Prince of Dyfed, connected with the story of Rhiannon.

Rhiannon – Goddess and queen, associated with horses and birds.

Taliesin – Legendary bard and poet known for his wisdom and prophecies.

Twrch Trwyth – Enchanted boar and adversary in Arthurian legends.

Famous Names

• Anthony Hopkins, actor
• Bartholomew Roberts, name of a famous pirate
• Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor
• Charlotte Church, singer and actor
• Duffy, singer
• Dylan Thomas, poet
• Ioan Gruffudd, actor
• Matthew Rhys, actor
• Roald Dahl, writer
• Shirley Bassey, singer
• Tom Jones, singer

Culture

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

Places Names in Wales

• Anglesey: The Isle of Anglesey is known for its small, picturesque fishing villages.
• Brecon: Brecon Beacons National Park is often cited as 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 tallest mountain in Wales.
• Snowdonia: the most famous national park in Wales.
• Tenby: this seaside resort town is home to historic castle walls.

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