These Welsh dog names (and Welsh-themed choices) are all pulled from Rover’s massive dog names database. We’ve also added a few other choices from Welsh history and culture.
So how do you find a great name for your new dog? Consider size, look, and personality—this list has options to fit any dog and many of the names are gender-neutral. Good luck and have fun choosing the perfect name for your new wee friend!
Top Welsh Human Names for Male Dogs
- Aled
- Dylan
- Elis
- Gruffydd
- Gwilym
- Hari
- Idris
- Ifan
- Jac
- Lewis
- Llywelyn
- Morgan
- Osian
- Rhys
- Sion
- Tristan
- Wyn
Top Welsh Human Names for Female Dogs
- Anwen
- Cari
- Efa
- Eilian welsh saint
- Elena
- Erys
- Ffion
- Lyn
- Mai
- Megan
- Myfanwy
- Nia
- Rhiannon
- Rhona
- Rhoswen
- Seren
- Sian
Famous Welsh People
- Anthony Hopkins
- Bertrand Russell
- Catherine Zeta Jones
- Cerys Matthews
- Dylan Thomas
- Gareth Edwards
- Griff Rhys Jones
- Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals)
- James Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers)
- Jonathan Pryce
- Rhys Ifans
- Richard Burton
- Richey Edwards (Manic Street Preachers)
- Shirley Bassey
- Tanni Grey-Thompson (Paralympian who won 11 gold medals)
- Tom Jones
Welsh Culture & Iconography
- Cymru (the Welsh name for Wales)
- Daffodil (national flower)
- Dewi (name of the Patron Saint of Wales: Dewi Sant or Saint David in English)
- Dragon (national symbol)
- Llyn Tegid (the largest lake in Wales)
Welsh Food & Drinks
- Bara Brith (a rich fruit loaf made with tea)
- Cawl (a traditional Welsh stew that can be made with meat or fish)
- Rarebit (a kind of ‘posh cheese on toast’ with a Welsh twist)
Welsh Towns, Rivers & Mountains
- Aberystwyth
- Afon Rheidol (river)
- Brecon
- Conwy (river)
- Dee (river)
- Llyn Tegid (wales’ largest lake)
- Severn
- Snowdon (mountain)
- Swansea
- Tryfan (mountain)
- Tywi
- Wye (river)
Dog Naming Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that a great Welsh dog name can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favourite foods, books, bands, celebrities, or even dog breed history. For example, a Lab puppy might sport a water-inspired name like Conwy!
Another consideration when choosing your dog’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Shirley Bassey, it’s time for dinner!” or “Rhys, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
Good luck, have fun and make sure to check out our other dog name coverage. As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching through our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year. To start, check out our list of the most popular names of 2018, and cutest names for dogs. When you’ve found the perfect name, find the perfect dog sitter who can provide dog boarding and lots of cuddles when you can’t be around.
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Featured image: Chompers the corgi
