330+ Welsh Dog Names for Your Celtic Canine Companion

Are you ready to unleash your dog's true Welsh identity? Then, let's dive into the wonderful world of Welsh dog names! These names are full of history, meaning, and, most importantly, personality.

From the quirky to the traditional, Welsh names for dogs are a fantastic way to showcase your pup's unique character – just make sure you know how to pronounce them correctly!

Whether you're a fan of classic Welsh mythology or just looking for a name that stands out from other dogs, there's a perfect name to suit your dog’s personality on our list. So, throw some popcorn in the popty ping and join us as we explore the fascinating world of Welsh dog names.

♀️ Fun Female Welsh Dog Names for your Furry Friend

Its all in a name – capturing your female dogs beauty, charm and one-of-a-kind spirit – so choose wisely. We think “Mali” is a beautiful name for a female dog.

Aeres

Alys (Welsh version of “Alice”)

Awen

Bethan

Brangwen

Briallen

Bronwyn

Conwenna (“Connie” for short)

Delyth

Dilys

Eira

Ffion

Glenda

Gwenore

Gwinn

Keyne

Llyr

Lowri

Mali (Welsh word for “Molly”)

Megan

Nia

Reese

Rhiannon

Seren

Sian

♂️ Male Welsh Dog Names for your Pooch

Male dogs are known for their power, strength, loyalty and bravery. A quick search of this list is sure to yield the perfect Welsh name for your new dog. We think “Maddox” is a wonderfully unique name for your boy dog.

Aeron

Arawn (from the myth “Lord of Annwn”, possibly meaning “unrestrained wildness”)

Bevan

Bryce

Caden (from the surname Cadell meaning battle spirit)

Cain

Derog (means “the obstinate one”)

Drystan

Evan

Folant

Gavin

Harri (means “home ruler”)

Howell

Iwan

Kai

Lewis

Maddox (symbolizes good fortune)

Madoc (name means “good fortune”)

Morgan

Neifion

Osian

Owen

Padrig (“Paddy” for short)

Taren (means “thunder”)

Vaughan

Yale

😁 Funny Welsh Dog Names Inspired by Welsh Language

There is no doubt about the uniqueness of the Welsh language and there are some fabulous dog names here, plucked straight from life in Wales. We think “Cymru” is a great name for a spunky Welsh Terrier.

Annwyl	meaning “darling”
Antur	means “adventure”
Bampi	grandfather in South Wales
Bore Da	means “good morning”
Butty	Welsh slang for a buddy – from “byti”, a person who helped in the coal mines
Byrd	surname meaning “he who catches birds” or “bird catcher”
Calon	means “heart”
Cariad	meaning “love”
Chopsy	if someone is arguing with you or being cheeky
Ciwt	means “cute”
Cryf	means “strong”
Cwtch	Welsh term meaning to cuddle or hug
Cymru	Welsh name for Wales
Diolch	means “thank you”
Dragon	national symbol
Dylyfu	to yawn
Ffrind	friend
Heddwch	meaning “peace”
Hiraeth	refers to a longing feeling
Jones	most common surname in Wales “Mr. Jones” for a boy “Mrs. Jones” for a girl
Lechyd Da	Meaning “good health” – saying used when toasting before drinking
Ling di Long	meaning “lackadaisical” – an idiom
Lush	word to describe something very nice (abbreviation of luscious)
Nain	grandmother
Nobbling	meaning you are feeling cold
Nos Da	means “goodnight”
Pandy	refers to a mill
Pendwmpian	means “to doze”
Poody	meaning you are moody
Rhyfelwr	means “warrior”
Sboner	boyfriend
Taffy	means “beloved”
Tamping	meaning you are angry
Wejen	girlfriend
Wilber	refers to a wheelbarrow
Y Ddraig Goch	the red dragon – represented on the Welsh flag

🐏 Quirky Choices for Welsh Dogs Derived from Welsh Words for Animals

You obviously love dogs, but what about other animals? The trend of naming your dog after other animals is here to stay, so embrace it and scour our list for a Welsh name for your new dog inspired by other creatures. Our favorite is “Blaidd” – what’s yours?

Blaidd	wolf
Bochdew	hamster (means “fat cheek”)
Buwch Goch Gota	ladybird (means “little red cow”)
Carw	deer
Cath	cat
Ci	dog
Crwban	turtle (means “little hump”)
Cyw	chick (pronounced kewh)
Draenog	hedgehog (means “thorny”)
Drewgi	skunk (means “smelly dog”)
Dyfrgi	otter
Gafr	goat
Gwdihw	owl (good-ee-hoo)
Gwiwer	squirrel
Gwydd	goose
Llew	lion
Llwynog	fox (word means “bushy”)
Mochyn Daear	badger (means “earth pig”)
Mochyn Gwta	guinea pig (means “short pig”)
Neidr	snake
Pili Pala	butterfly (close to the French word “papillion”)
Sgrech y Coed	Eurasian Jay (means “scream of the woods”
Siani Flewog	caterpillar (translates to “furry Jenny”)
Sigl-di-gwt	pied wagtail – a bird (means “shake-your-tail”)
Teigr	tiger
Wil Wyllt	spider crab (means “crazy Will”)
Ystlum	bat

🗺️ Interesting Names for your Fun Welsh Dog based on Geography

Welsh dogs would be proud to sport one of these unique monikers. We love the Welsh name “Eryri” for something totally different.

Bangor	oldest city in Wales
Beaumaris	castle
Brecon	city
Caerphilly	castle
Cardiff	Capital city
Conwy	Conwy castle
Dee	river
Dyfi	river
Eryri	national park
Gelligaer	city
Harlech	city
Lugg	river
Monmouthshire	food capital of Wales
Neath	city
Pembroke	city
Portmeirion	village – “Meri” for short
Rhondda	city
Snowdon	highest mountain in Wales
Swansea	city
Taff	river
Teifi	river
Tenby	city
Tintern	Tintern Abbey
Towy	river
Usk	river
Wye	river

🎨 List of Welsh Dog Names Derived from Colors for your Puppy

Your dog’s fur is a great source of inspiration when looking for the perfect name for your pet. We think “Gwyn” is a great dog name for a lady pooch with snowy white fur.

Arian	silver
Aur	gold
Brown	brown
Coch	red
Du	black
Fioled	violet
Glas	blue
Gwyn	white
Gwyrdd	green
Llwyd	gray
Melyn	yellow
Oren	orange
Pinc	pink
Porffor	purple

🍹 Unique Names Inspired by Drinks for your Welsh Dog

Looking for an unusual dog’s name? Look no further – your pet will be the leader of the pack with a dog name from this list. We think “DD” is a real conversation starter and “Tiny Rebel” is such a cool name for a feisty little dog.

Barti	Barti Ddu Rum
Black Rock	smooth dark ale made with chocolate malt
Coffi Ffrothi	cappuccino
DD	Double Dragon Beer – national ale of Wales
Glengettie	Tea
Hallets	Cider
Limoncello	Welsh limoncello – lemon liqueur
Llaeth	milk
Merlyn	Cream Liqueur
Metheglin	type of spiced mead
Pefriog	sparkling wine
Penderyn	Welsh Whisky “Penny” or “Deryn” for short
Perry	traditional Welsh Perry – pear cider
Prince of Wales	Cocktail made from rye, pineapple, maraschino liqueur, bitters and champagne
Scrumpy	Cider
Tiny Rebel	Brewing Company

🥖 Welsh Dog Names Derived from Food

Dog names inspired by food have always been popular and there are many great picks here. We would love a dog called “Oggie”..

Aberffraw Biscuits	type of shortbread
Amber Pudding	custard tart
Anglesey	Anglesey eggs – mash potatoes, leeks, boiled eggs and cheese sauce
Bara Brith	tea bread flavored with spices and dried fruits
Cacen	cake
Cawl	Meat and veg stew
Cockles	small clams
Crempog	welsh pancake
Glamorgan	vegetarian sausage made of cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs
Lamb Shank	popular dish in Wales
Laverbread	seaweed bread
Leek	national emblem
Mint Humbug	traditional Welsh mints
Oggie	similar to a cornish pasty
Pie	chicken, leek and mushroom is traditionally eaten on St. Davids day
Pikelet	cross between a drop scone and a crumpet
Pwdin Eva	apple dessert like an apple cobbler
Pwdin Mynwy	Monmouth Pudding – baked dessert made with berry jam, milk, eggs, breadcrumbs and cream
Rarebit	welsh rarebit – fancy cheese on toast
Sbigoglys	spinach (pronounce it Sbee-gog-liss)
Siocled	chocolate
Tatws Popty	traditional potato dish
Tatws Pum Munud	bacon, potato and vegetable broth
Teisen Lap	type of cake that is very popular
Teisen Nionod	onion cake

👑 Welsh Dog Names Inspired by Historical Figures and Famous People for your Pup

This list is the “meet cute” for history buffs and fans of pop culture – We think “Zeta” is one of the best dog names ever!

Anthony	Anthony Hopkins – actor	Male
Bartholomew	Bartholomew Roberts – pirate – “Bart” for short”	Male
Bradfield	James Bradfield – musician	Male
Cerys	Cerys Matthews – singer	Female
Charlotte	Charlotte Church – singer	Female
Church	Charlotte Church – singer	Female
Dahl	Roald Dahl – author	Male
David	patron Saint of Wales	Male
Duffy	singer	Female
Dylan	Dylan Thomas – poet	Male
Griff	Griff Rhys Jones – comedian	Male
Gruff	Gruff Rhys – musician	Male
Gwenllian	Welsh Princess	Female
Gwynedd	last great King of North Wales	Male
Hopkins	Anthony Hopkins – actor	Male
Jonathan	Jonathan Pryce – actor	Male
Llywelyn	Llywelyn ap Gruffydd – Prince of Wales 1258-1282	Male
Non	mother of Saint David	Female
Owain	Owain Glyndwr – Welsh military leader	Male
Padarn	one of the earliest saints in Wales	Male
Rhys	Rhys Ifans – actor	Male
Richard	Richard Burton – actor	Male
Richey	Richey Edwards – musician	Male
Roald	Roald Dahl – author	Male
Shirley	Shirley Bassey – singer	Female
Teilo	patron saint of fruit trees and horses	Male
Thomas	Dylan Thomas – poet	Male
Tom	Tom Jones – singer	Male
Zeta	Catherine Zeta Jones – actress	Female

📽️ Welsh Dog Names from Movies, TV Shows and Books for your Pet Dog

Wales doesnt disappoint in providing some excellent sources of entertainment to scour for dog names. How can you even pick a favorite?

Achren	Chronicles of Prydain
Andy	Torchwood
Arthur	King Arthur
Blodwen	Marvel Universe
Charlie	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Cooper	Torchwood
Dallben	Chronicles of Prydain
Doctor Claw	Marvel Universe
Eilonwy	The Black Cauldron
Fluellen	Shakespeare's Henry V
Gurgi	Chronicles of Prydain
Gwen	Torchwood
Gwenog	Harry Potter
Gwynn	X-Men
Henwen	Chronicles of Prydain
Ianto	Torchwood
Larry	The Wolfman
Lupin	Harry Potter
Matilda	Matilda
Pixie	X-Men
Remus	Harry Potter
Stinger	Marvel Universe
The BFG	The BFG
Tucker	The Tuckers
Willy Wonka	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Wizard Howl	Howl's Moving Castle

🧙 Welsh Dog Names Inspired by the Mystical Mythology of Wales

Celtic mythology is so fascinating – full of wonderful creatures, terrifying monsters and brave heroes. Incidentally its also a great place to find Welsh dog names. “Gelert” is the winner for us.

Adar Llwch Gwin	mythical creature similar to the griffin
Aerfen	celtic goddess of fate & warfare and personification of the River Dee in Wales
Afanc	lake monster
Arawn	King of the otherworld/god of death
Arianrhod	moon goddess
Badh	Celtic war goddess – means “the battle crow”
Belenus	celtic deity associated with the sun, light and fire
Beli Mawr	Belli the Great – celtic god of the sun (also known as Belenus)
Blodeuwedd	goddess of spring – brings new life and warmth
Brân	giant celtic deity – means “raven”
Ceffyl Dwr	water horse similar to a kelpie
Cernunnos	powerful God worshipped as the “lord of wild things”
Coblynau	gnome like creatures that haunt the mines and quarries of Wales
Cyhyraeth	ghostly spirit with a disembodied moaning voice
Draig	dragon
Gelert	the story of Gelert the dog is a popular celtic myth
Gwrach	witch
Gwydion	Gwydion fab Don – magician and trickster
Gwyllgi	mythical dog similar to a dire wolf with blazing red eyes
Gwyn ap Nudd	King of the Fair folk
Lleu Llaw Gyffes	hero of Welsh mythology – warrior and magician
Pwca	bringers of bad or good fortune
Twrch Trwyth	legendary monster boar
Tylwyth Teg	welsh name for fairies

🌿 Welsh Names for your Pup Inspired by Nature

If your dog likes the great outdoors, why not turn to nature to find a plethora of great dog names. We adore “Coedwig” for any dog that loves going on forest walks.

Adar	meaning “birds”
Afon	means “river”
Anialwch	means “desert”
Awyr	means “air”
Bala	refers to the outflow of a lake
Blaned	meaning “planet”
Blodyn	means “flower”
Bryn	means “hill
Cefnfor	meaning “ocean”
Coedwig	means “forest”
Craig	means “rock”
Cwmwl	meaning “cloud”
Daffodil	national emblem
Glaw	means “rain”
Heulwen	means “sunshine”
Lleuad	means “moon”
Llwch	means “dust”
Môr	meaning “sea”
Mwd	means “mud”
Mynydd	meaning “mountain”
Nant	means “stream”
Nefoedd	means “heaven”
Planhigyn	means “plant”
Pwll	means “pond”
Rhew	meaning “ice/frost”
Tân	meaning “fire”
Ynys	means “island”

🏉 Welsh Dog Names for your Sporty Puppy

Your sporty pup would be proud to have a dog name honoring one of the many heroes of Welsh sport. 

Anwen	Anwen Butten – bowls
Bale	Gareth Bale – football
Barker	Elinor Barker – cycling
Ben	Ben Flower – rugby
Carys	Carys Parry – hammer thrower
Enzo	Enzo Maccarinelli – boxing
Evans	Non Evans – multisport
Frankie	Frankie Jones – rhythmic gymnastics
Giggs	Ryan Giggs – football
Hook	James Hook – rugby
Jackson	Colin Jackson – athlete
Jade	Jade Jones – taikwondo
James	Rebecca James – cycling
Jayne	Jayne Ludlow – football
Jess	Jess Fishlock – football
Joe	Joe Cordina – boxing
Ken	Ken Owens – rugby
Kirsty	Kirsty Jones – kitesurfing
Ray	Ray Reardon – snooker
Richie	Richie Burnett – darts
Sam	Sam Warburton – rugby
Speed	Gary Speed – football
Tanni	Tanni Grey-Thompson – paralympian
Tomos	Tomos Williams – rugby
Wilf	Wilf Wooller – cricket

Welsh Dog Breeds

If you are looking for a Welsh dog breed, there are some amazing choices. Each Welsh breed is full of personality and charm and is guaranteed to be a great friend to the whole family.

Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier is incredibly loyal and loving towards their families and are known to have a keen sense of hearing, making them an excellent guard dog. And if you're looking for a potential show dog, this breed will stand out in the ring with it’s distinctive black and tan coat.

Welsh Sheepdog

A hardworking and intelligent breed that excels at herding, these dogs are known for their stamina. Welsh Sheepdogs have friendly and affectionate personalities, and they make great companions for active families who enjoy spending time outdoors.

Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a beautiful and elegant breed that is a joy to watch in action. This sporty, hunting breed is a high energy dog meaning they need plenty of exercise to keep them happy and healthy. They are also very intelligent and trainable, which makes them a great choice for families who are looking for a show dog.

Welsh Corgi

There are two types of Welsh Corgi, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The name Corgi is derived from two Welsh words “Cor” and “Ci” meaning dwarf dog.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

These dogs are playful and energetic and, due to their intelligence, excel in obedience and agility competitions. Plus, they make great companions for people of all ages, thanks to their friendly and outgoing personalities.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

These dogs are known for their intelligence and their willingness to please their owners. They are great with kids and make excellent family pets.

The Sealyham Terrier

A small but mighty breed that is full of personality, the Sealyham Terrier can be a stubborn dog. These dogs,originally bred to hunt, are still known for their high prey drive and can exhibit guarding behavior if not trained properly. Luckily, they are smart dogs and respond well to consistent training, making them wonderful pets.

The Welsh Hound

This breed of dog originated in Wales and was traditionally used for hunting foxes. Welsh Hounds are friendly and loyal and make great pets for those who can provide them with plenty of exercise and attention. 

Final Thoughts

We hope we have narrowed down your search for the perfect Welsh dog name for your Celtic puppy. Let us know in the comments which dog name is your favorite.