Meaning of Idwal

Idwal is Welsh for Lord of the Wall. It’s derived from the Welsh words udd “lord, prince” combined with the word gwal “wall, rampart.”

History of the name Idwal

Idwal has very early origins and is seen most commonly in early royal lineages in Wales and surrounding regions.

Famous Uses of the Name Idwal

• Idwal Foel – 10th century King of Gwynned in Wales
• Idwal Rees – Welsh rugby union centre that played for Camridge University
• Idwal Iwrch – an early King of Gwynned with a disputed lineage history
• Cwm Idwal – a corrie in the Glyderau mountains in northern Snowdonia
• Idwal Jones – a Welsh writer most known for poetry and novels and non-fiction

Popularity of Idwal

Idwal was not in the 100 most popular baby boys’ names as of 2019 data.

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