Often underrated and overlooked — especially in the U.S. — Welsh baby girl names are some of the cutest around. Not only do many of them end with the oh-so-popular "-i," they're typically short, sweet, and easy to pronounce.
As with Welsh baby boy names, even if you choose a longer name, there's likely to be a built-in nickname (or two) which will give your daughter options as she grows up.
Have a read through the following Welsh baby girl names, and remember that whichever one you choose, it'll sound fresh and feminine — and probably come with a super sweet meaning too!
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- Alys. The Welsh twist on Alice, Alys (which you can also spell with an "i" — Alis) is simple but unique.
- Bethan. You guessed it: Bethan is an alternative to Bethany, minus the "-y" ending. Easy to spell and intuitive to pronounce, your daughter will thank you for giving her such a bold but pretty name.
- Cariad. The Welsh-language equivalent of "sweetheart" or "darling" as a term of endearment, Cariad is a strong name which offers a nice twist on the more common Carrie.
- Carys. From the Welsh "to love" — caru — Carys is an adorable name that means, unsurprisingly, "beloved." (It's also the name of Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones' daughter.) Cerys is an equally lovely alternative spelling.
- Catrin. Catrin is bold and a touch sophisticated, while still leaving room for softer, more traditional nicknames like Cat and Kitty.
- Eira. Eira is the Welsh word for "snow" — and while it's one of the more uncommon names on the list, it's also incredibly delicate and an unusual alternative to current favorites like Emma and Ava.
- Eirlys. Eirlys, taken from the Welsh word for "snowdrop" and pronounced ire-liss, sounds just as delicate — and, thanks to the close-sounding iris, recalls the trend towards floral baby girl names.
- Elen. Helen becomes Elen (or Elin) in Welsh, a chipper name originally derived from Greek meaning "sunshine" or "light." Elen was also the name of a Welsh saint.
- Enfys. Technically unisex but used more often for girls, Enfys (pronounced en-viss) means "rainbow" — making it the perfect name for parents expecting again after a loss.
- Ffion. Although the double "ff" might look confusing, it's pronounced like a single "f." Ffion is the Welsh version of an equally charming Gaelic name: Fiona.
- Gwen. Very popular in the 20th century, Gwen — as in Gwen Stefani — will have people going b-a-n-a-n-a-s over it again soon! Gwen is also a shortened version of Gwendolyn and related to the French name Guinevere.
- Lowri. If you like the names Laura and Lauren, Lowri is a quirkier Welsh alternative. Like those more popular variants, it also means "laurel."
- Mari. If you want a classic-sounding name that will stand the test of time, consider Mari — which is also common in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
- Meleri. A relatively unusual name with ancient roots but a modern sound, Meleri was a Welsh saint. You can shorten to Eleri and even Leri.
- Nia. Both Welsh and Swahili in origin, Nia offers a bold twist on the popular baby girl name Mia. Purposeful and strong, Nia also means "light" and is the Welsh form of Niamh, a common Irish name.
- Olwen. One of the more unique "-wen" names, Olwen has strong Lord of the Rings vibes without being a direct copy of the half-elven Arwen.
- Rhiannon. Rhiannon is a very popular girls name in Wales but relatively uncommon elsewhere. Lovely-sounding and lyrical, it can also be shortened to Rhian or Rhi.
- Seren. Who doesn't want their little lady to shine bright? Seren, the Welsh word for "star," is a sophisticated-sounding girl's name that toes the line between popular and under-the-radar.
- Tegan. Almost unisex in sound, Tegan means "beloved" or "favorite" — perfect if you're planning on having just one child! You can also spell it the Irish way: Teagan.
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