Celyn

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Celyn is associated with strength, protection, and resilience. It's also a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
Popularity
Celyn is a fairly uncommon name outside of Wales, but it's gaining popularity in other parts of the world. It's a name that's been given to a handful of babies in the US, the UK, and Australia in recent years.

cartoon of the name Celyn
Cartoon of Celyn

Celyn Name meanings & History

Celyn is a Welsh name and it means "holly". In Welsh folklore, holly was considered to be a sacred tree, and it was often used as a decoration during the winter solstice. The name Celyn is associated with strength, protection, and resilience. It's also a symbol of hope and new beginnings. Means "holly" in Welsh. It appears briefly in the Welsh tale Culhwch and Olwen [1], belonging to a son of Caw, but was not typically used as a given name until the 20th century. Celyn is a versatile name that can work well for both boys and girls. It's a name that's especially popular among Welsh parents, but it can also be used by parents from other countries who are looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Celyn: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Celyn:

C: Copycat,Cute,Candid,Clever,Choice,Curious,Chatty

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate

L: Lovely,Languid,Luscious,Lazy,Lover,Liaison,Legal

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

N: Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nutrition,Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis

Celyn is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Celyn, but it has been used in Welsh literature and poetry for many years. One notable character with the name Celyn is the protagonist of the Welsh-language novel, "Celyn Llwyd".

2.) Celyn (Unisex)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Holly

Other Forms: Kelyn


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