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Welsh Last Name Generator

Generate random Welsh surnames with their meanings. Use the filters to match a first letter, length or rarity, then copy or save the ones you like.

Results (10)

  • Gwilym

    Welsh form of William, resolute protector

  • Lewys

    Welsh spelling of Lewis

  • Tudor

    From Welsh Tudur, meaning ruler of the people

  • Rhydderch

    From Welsh personal name meaning reddish brown

  • Price

    From ap Rhys, son of Rhys, ardour

  • Daniel

    From the Hebrew name, God is my judge

  • Mostyn

    Habitational name from Mostyn in Flintshire

  • Merrick

    From Welsh Meurig, form of Latin Mauritius

  • Hughes

    Son of Hugh, meaning heart or mind

  • Aubrey

    Welsh gentry name from Norman Alberic, elf ruler

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    Welsh

    Wales kept a patronymic system far longer than England: a man was "ap" (son of) his father, which is why Pritchard comes from ap Richard and Bevan from ab Evan. When fixed surnames spread from the 1500s onward (in some rural areas not until the 1800s), a handful of first names became the majority of surnames, giving Wales its famous concentration of Jones, Williams, Davies and Evans.

    Because so few surnames dominate, Welsh communities used nicknames and job titles to tell people apart (Jones the Post, Evans the Milk). Use a rarer name from the list, or a P- or B- name that preserves the old "ap", to make a character stand out.

    Popular Welsh last names and meanings

    Surname Meaning
    Bevan From ab Evan, son of Evan, the Welsh John
    Bowen From ab Owen, son of Owen, well born
    Davies Son of David, the patron saint of Wales
    Edwards Son of Edward, meaning wealthy guardian
    Ellis From Welsh Elisedd, meaning kindly or benevolent
    Evans Son of Evan, the Welsh form of John
    Griffiths Son of Gruffudd, meaning strong lord
    Harries Welsh spelling of Harris, son of Harry
    Hopkins Son of Hopkin, a diminutive of Robert
    Howells Son of Hywel, meaning eminent
    Hughes Son of Hugh, meaning heart or mind
    Humphreys Son of Humphrey, Germanic for peaceful warrior
    James From the Hebrew name Jacob, supplanter
    Jenkins Son of Jenkin, a diminutive of John
    Jones Son of John, meaning God is gracious
    Lewis From Welsh Llywelyn, or Germanic Ludwig, famous warrior
    Llewellyn From Welsh Llywelyn, possibly leader or lion-like
    Lloyd From Welsh llwyd, meaning grey or holy
    Meredith From Welsh Maredudd, meaning great lord
    Morgan From Welsh Morcant, possibly sea + circle
    Morris From Latin Mauritius, meaning dark skinned or Moorish
    Owen From Welsh Owain, meaning well born or noble
    Parry From ap Harry, son of Harry
    Phillips Son of Philip, lover of horses
    Powell From ap Hywel, son of Hywel, eminent
    Price From ap Rhys, son of Rhys, ardour
    Pritchard From ap Richard, son of Richard
    Prosser From ap Rosser, son of Rosser or Roger
    Pugh From ap Hugh, son of Hugh
    Rees From Welsh Rhys, meaning ardour or enthusiasm
    Richards Son of Richard, powerful ruler
    Roberts Son of Robert, meaning bright fame
    Thomas From the Aramaic name meaning twin
    Vaughan From Welsh fychan, meaning small or the younger
    Watkins Son of Watkin, a diminutive of Walter
    Williams Son of William, meaning resolute protector
    Beynon From ab Einion, son of Einion, anvil
    Cadogan From Welsh personal name Cadwgan, battle glory
    Cadwallader From Welsh Cadwaladr, meaning battle leader
    Charles From Germanic personal name meaning free man
    Craddock Anglicised form of Caradog, meaning beloved
    Daniel From the Hebrew name, God is my judge
    David From the Hebrew name meaning beloved, patron saint of Wales
    Foulkes From Norman personal name Fulk, meaning people
    Francis From the Latin personal name meaning Frenchman
    George From the Greek name meaning farmer
    Gethin From Welsh cethin, meaning dusky or swarthy
    Gittins From Gutyn, a Welsh pet form of Gruffudd
    Glynn From Welsh glyn, meaning valley
    Gough From Welsh coch, meaning red, for red hair
    Griffin From Welsh Gruffudd, strong lord or griffin
    Griffith From Welsh Gruffudd, meaning strong lord
    Gwyn From Welsh gwyn, meaning white or fair
    Gwynne From Welsh gwyn, meaning white, fair or blessed
    Herbert Germanic name meaning bright army, Pembrokeshire gentry
    Hoskins From Osekin, diminutive of Osgod, common in Glamorgan
    Howell From Welsh Hywel, meaning eminent or conspicuous
    Isaac From the Hebrew name meaning he laughs
    Jeffreys Son of Jeffrey, God's peace
    John From the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious

    Frequently asked questions

    What is a Welsh last name generator?

    A Welsh last name generator suggests random Welsh surnames so you can name a character, test a full name or explore a family heritage. This one holds 228 real names, each with its meaning, and lets you filter by first letter, last letter, length and popularity.

    How many Welsh last names are in this generator?

    This origin currently has 228 curated surnames, each with a short meaning. New names are added over time.

    Can I get a Welsh last name starting with a certain letter?

    Yes. Type a letter into the "Starts with" filter above. You can combine it with length and popularity filters.

    Are these real Welsh surnames?

    Yes. Every name in this list is a real surname in use today, with its meaning taken from etymological records.

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