Huw Baby Name

Huw is a popular male name especially in Wales. Discover the meaning, origin and popularity of this name.

The some reports indicate that the name Huw is German by origin, there is also another train of thought that suggests that Huw is related to the name Hywel.

Pronunciation

Huw pronunciation is “HEW”, so it is said much like the related names of Hugh and Hue, only with a different spelling. The meaning of Huw is said to be soul, so when someone names their child Huw it can be said they are giving them their soul.

History of the Name

Although the name Huw is German, it is most commonly used in Wales and found throughout the rest of the UK, although the spelling might be different in different areas of the United Kingdom.

Popularity

Huw was not in the top 100 baby names in Wales in 2012.

Famous People Called Huw

There are a small number of famous individuals throughout the history of Wales who have had the name Huw . One individual, Huw Stephens, is a Welsh radio broadcaster on the BBC. Huw Wheldon also served as a BBC broadcaster and eventually an executive in the company, although he has since passed away just over 25 years ago. Third, an other Welsh man, Huw Edwards is a BAFTA award journalist who also works for the BBC, while also producing content in a freelance nature as well.

Summary

For anyone who is looking for a unique and original baby name that is not likely going to be used heavily, Huw is an excellent name that is able to provide a desirable and classy name.

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Emyr is a charming Welsh boy’s name and is composed of 2 syllables Em-yr and best of all it’s fairly easy for the non-Welsh speaker to pronounce.

Meaning of Emyr

Emyr is a variant of the name Ynyr and it means ‘emperor’ or ‘king’ in Welsh.

Popularity

In the ONS study of baby boys’ names in 2017, Emyr was not in the 100 most popular Welsh names.

Famous People

Here is our list of famous people from Wales with the first name Emyr:

Although the Emyr name is not all that popular, their some men who have made the best out their name.

Welsh Author, poet, and novelist Emyr Humphreys published over twenty novels and was awarded many times for his work. Humphreys also become a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature during his years of writing.

Another familiar name is Emyr Lewis an international Rugby player who obtained forty-one caps between the years of nineteen ninety-one and nineteen ninety-six.

Sir Emyr Jones Perry retired a British Diplomat and is a former British Permanent Representative to the United Nations and NATO.

Emyr Hughes is a Welsh footballer who commenced his career with Swansea City before moving on to Manchester City and Wigan.

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Hywel

Hywel is a traditional Welsh boy’s names and although the name isn’t currently among the top 100 most popular Welsh names for boys (ONS, 2012), it’s still interesting to learn more about this name.

The Meaning of Hywel

Although Hywel is a very old name and its meaning cannot be guaranteed it reported that Hywel is a name that means “eminent” or “conspicuous.”

Famous and Notable Men named Hywel

• Hywel Dda, or “Hywel the Good,” ruled Wales between 880 and 950 A.D. He was a well-regarded king who codified Welsh laws.
• Hywel ab Owain Gwynedd was a 12th century Welsh prince, poet, and military leader.
• Hywel ap Rhodri Molwynog was the King of Gwynedd for 9 years in the 9th century.
• Saint Hywel is a minor saint from the Celtic-Christian faith of the 6th century.
• Hywel Harris, or Howell Harris, was a Welsh Methodist during the 18th century.
• Hywel Williams is a Plaid Cymru politician and representative for the constituency of Arfon, and former representative for the constituency of Caernarfon.
• Hywel Bennett is a British actor of both stage and screen.
• Hywel Gwynfryn is the Welshman who hosted the first Welsh-centric pop radio show, Helo Sut Dach Chi? on Radio Cymru.

Useful Resources

• Our comprehensive list of Welsh boys names.

The Boy’s Name Gareth

Gareth is a popular boy’s name that it is popular in Wales and beyond. We discover the origins, meaning and famous people who have the name Gareth.

Popularity of the Name

Gareth is a popular name however it is not currently in the top 100 baby boys names in Wales in 2012 (data from National Audit Office).

Meaning and Origin

Gareth although it origin is uncertain there is one line of thought that suggests that Gareth the name has the same route as the Welsh name Geraint. Whilst an other source suggest the the name originate from ‘gwaraidd’ which means civilised.

Gareth was a knight in the round table according to the legendary tales of King Arthur.

Famous People

Being a popular name, there are number of famous people that are called Gareth including, Gareth Edwards the famous Welsh and Lions rugby player, Gareth Bale one of the best footballer to have played in the Premier League and Gareth Pugh who is an English fashion designer.

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Boy’s Name Dai

Dai is a common Welsh boy’s name particularly in the South Wales valleys. We’ll discover the meanings of this name, its popularity and famous people called Dai.

Meaning of Dai

Dai is normally a pet form of the name David or the Welsh name Dafydd.

Popularity

Dai is not in the 100 top Welsh baby boy’s names in 2011 but often people are officially named David or Dafydd but are more commonly known as Dai to their friends and family.

Famous People

Here is our list of famous Welsh sporting people called Dai:

• Dai Greene – is an international Welsh runner who was the captain of the British athletic team during the London Olympics in 2012.
• Dai Young – was a Welsh international rugby player and now coaches.
• Dai Davies – was a professional footballer who played for Wales and Swansea city.

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Dewi

Dewi is one of the most famous Welsh boy’s names around because it is the name of the Patron Saint of Wales, Dewi Sant (or Saint David in English) who has his national day on March 1st.  On this page we’ll see the meaning of the name, its popularity and prominent people called Dewi.

Meaning

Dewi is one of the Welsh names for the name David.

Popularity

Dewi is a popular boys name and it’s hard to believe that Dewi is not currently in the top 100 baby boy’s names in Wales (data from ONS).

Famous People with the Name Dewi

Here’s our list of people with the first name Dewi:

• Dewi Sant – The Patron Saint for Wales.
• Dewi Pws – A Welsh actor and comedian.
• Dewi-Prys Thomas – Was a famous Welsh architect who had a strong influence on Welsh town planning.
• Dewi Morris – Was an English rugby international who played in the scrum half position.

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