Meaning: Variant of Llywelyn; origin uncertain
The story
Llewellyn belongs to the Llywelyn family, whose origin has competing explanations. Welsh llew, lion, influenced this spelling, but lion-like is not a secure original meaning.
Nicknames
- Llew
- Lew
Spellings & variants
- Llywelyn
- Llewelyn
- Lewellen
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Llewellyn comes from Welsh.
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