Gruffydd
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gruffydd
Gruffydd means "strong" or "fierce" and derives from the Welsh elements "gruff" (rough, fierce) and "udd" (lord), though its ultimate origin may be linked to proto-Celtic roots.
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Etymology
Gruffydd means "strong" or "fierce" and derives from the Welsh elements "gruff" (rough, fierce) and "udd" (lord), though its ultimate origin may be linked to proto-Celtic roots. The name is primarily Welsh, used throughout Wales's history, with notable bearers including multiple medieval princes of Gwynedd such as Gruffydd ap Llywelyn (died 1063), who briefly unified Wales.
Gruffydd currently ranks #1,053 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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