Meaning and Origin of the Name Gwydion

The name Gwydion is not very popular in Wales or around the world but is very recognisable because it is the name of a famous mythical character. Gwydion is a man in Welsh Mythology, in Mabinogi, and is a hero, a trickster, and a magician. The mythical character is the uncle of Llue Llaw Gyffes.

The meaning of Gwydion is “god of magic,” and it is a unique name for anyone loves mythical stories or just wants something different to use.

Popularity

While the popularity of Gwydion is not as great as many other boy names, and it did not make it onto the list of the 100 most popular baby boy names in 2017 in Wales, it is the name of some famous people in addition to the mythical character.

Famous People

• Gwydion Wynne is the director of a university in Wales.
• Gwydion Rhys is an actor who has been featured on several different television series.

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