Origin of the Name Hefin

The name Hefin is a boy or man’s given name that can also be a last name. The Hefin clan was just one of eight elfin, who came Gielinor from Tarddiad during early part of the ice age. Guthix and Seren were the God and Goddess of the elves who both managed to convince the Hefin clan they would be better off in Gielinor.

Meaning of Hefin

Hefin is a Welsh masculine name that means summer.

Popularity of Hefin

The popularity of Hefin was at its greatest in 1997, in Wales, when it reached the 1761 level. It seemed to gradually drop off in the last years of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century. In the past 10 years, it is starting to pick up steam.

In 2013, only three boys were named Hefin in Wales.

Pronunciation of Hefin

There are many pronunciations for Hefin. One pronunciation sounds like ‘half fin’. Another Hefin pronunciation is ‘her fahn’. A third Hefin pronunciation is ‘hef in’.

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