300+ Welsh Dog Names!

Wales, the smallest country in Britain, is home to coastal plains, ancient rights of way, historic castles–and some seriously cute dog breeds. Whether you’ve got a new dog with Welsh ancestry or want to remember a dream vacation, we’ve got a list of Welsh dog names!

Welsh Words as Dog Names

The Welsh language has no k, q, v or z — but you’ll still find plenty of fun Welsh words that make cute dog names:

Cyw (pronounced kewh): term of endearment meaning young animal or baby
Ci (pronounced key): dog
Ci Bach (pronounced key bach): puppy
Croesco (pronounced croy-saw): welcome
Cwtch (pronounced Kutch, like Butch): cuddle or hug
Diolch (pronounced dee-ol-ch): thank you
Helô: Hello
Yaki Dah: Cheers

Welsh Dog Breeds

Does your dog’s breed or mix of breeds hail from Wales? If so, you might want to select a Welsh name! These dog breeds originated in Wales:

Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Even the word “Corgi” is derived from the Welsh phrase “cor gi“, meaning “dwarf dog.” The Cardigans originated in the town and county of Cardigan on the River Teifi.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi: A longtime favorite of Queen Elizabeth II, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, like the related Cardigan, was also once known by the Welsh term ci-llathed or “yard-long dog.” This breed hails from the county of Pembrokeshire.
Sealyham Terrier: The Sealyham also traces its origin to the county of Pembrokeshire at Sealyham House.
Welsh Sheepdog: Known as the Ci Defaid Cymreig in Wales, this working dog is still used in the more rural northern parts of Wales.
Welsh Springer Spaniel: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is known as Llamgi Cymru in Welsh.
Welsh Terrier: The Welsh Terrier–or Daeargi Cymreig–is often cited as the oldest dog breed in the United Kingdom.

Famous Welsh Names

Anthony Hopkins, actor
Bartholomew Roberts, famous pirate
Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor
Charlotte Church, actor
Duffy, singer
Dylan Thomas, poet
Ioan Gruffudd, actor
Matthew Rhys, actor
Roald Dahl, writer
Shirley Bassey, singer
Tom Jones, singer

Welsh Culture

Celtic: connected with the culture of Wales (or other Celtic areas including Scotland and Ireland)
Cymru: Wales in Welsh
Daffodil: symbol of Wales
Dragon: symbol of Wales
Leek: symbol of Wales
Myrddin: the Welsh name for Merlin of King Arthur fame. (The red dragon on the flag of Wales comes from a prophesy of Merlin.)

Welsh Dog Names: Male

More than even, we all love naming our dogs with human names–so what better list than the most popular boys’ names in Wales? This list is from the General Register Office (GRO):

Adam
Albert
Albie
Alexander
Alfie
Archie
Arlo
Arthur
Benjamin
Blake
Bobby
Brody
Cai
Caleb
Carter
Charlie
Chester
Daniel
Dylan
Edward
Eli
Elias
Elijah
Elis
Ellis
Ethan
Evan
Ezra
Finley
Finn
Frankie
Freddie
Gabriel
George
Grayson
Harley
Harri
Harrison
Harry
Henry
Hudson
Hugo
Hunter
Ioan
Isaac
Jac
Jack
Jackson
Jacob
James
Jax
Jaxon
Jenson
Jesse
Joey
Jonah
Joseph
Joshua
Jude
Kai
Leo
Logan
Louie
Louis
Luca
Lucas
Macsen
Mason
Max
Morgan
Myles
Noah
Oakley
Oliver
Ollie
Oscar
Osian
Owen
Reggie
Reuben
Rhys
Riley
Roman
Ronnie
Rory
Rowan
Samuel
Sebastian
Sonny
Teddy
Theo
Theodore
Thomas
Tobias
Toby
Tommy
Tomos
William
Zachary

Welsh Dog Names: Female

Like the list of boys’ names above, this list of the most popular girls’ names in Wales from the GRO can help inspire a beautiful name for your new dog!

Ada
Alice
Alys
Amelia
Arabella
Aria
Arya
Aurora
Ava
Ayla
Bella
Bonnie
Cadi
Charlotte
Chloe
Connie
Daisy
Delilah
Efa
Eira
Eleanor
Elena
Eleri
Elin
Eliza
Elizabeth
Ella
Ellie
Elsi
Elsie
Emilia
Emily
Erin
Esmae
Esme
Eva
Evelyn
Evie
Ffion
Florence
Frankie
Freya
Grace
Hallie
Harper
Harriet
Holly
Imogen
Indie
Isabella
Isabelle
Isla
Ivy
Jasmine
Jessica
Lili
Lily
Lola
Lottie
Lowri
Lucy
Lyla
Mabel
Maisie
Mali
Marnie
Matilda
Maya
Mia
Mila
Millie
Mollie
Molly
Myla
Nancy
Nansi
Nia
Olivia
Orla
Penelope
Phoebe
Poppy
Rose
Rosie
Ruby
Scarlett
Seren
Sienna
Sofia
Sophia
Thea
Violet
Willow

Place Names in Wales

Wales has many beautiful places to visit–but it also has some tough place names to pronounce! While Caernarfon and Caerfyrddin might be too much of a mouthful when calling your dog, we’ve fetched some Welsh places names that will be easy for your dog to learn!

Anglesey: The Isle of Anglesey is known for its small, picturesque fishing villages.
Brecon: Brecon Beacons National Park is often cited as one of the most beautiful spots in Wales
Cardiff: Capital of Wales
Conwy: Conwy Castle (on the river Conwy) dates back to the 1200s.
Snowdon: Mount Snowdon, the tallest mountain in Wales
Snowdonia: the most famous national park in Wales
Tenby: this seaside resort town is home to historic castle walls.