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Welsh

Celyn

Pronounced KEL-inShare

Meaning: Holly

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Celyn is the Welsh word for holly and is used for boys and girls. It appears in an old Welsh tale, but regular personal-name use is much more recent.

Nicknames

  • Cel

Spellings & variants

  • Kelyn

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Celyn comes from Welsh.

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