Maellys
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Maellys
Maellys is a Welsh feminine given name derived from the element "mael" (prince or chief) combined with a diminutive suffix, meaning "princess" or "little chief." The name is primarily used in Welsh-speaking communities and Wales, with historical usage dating back to medieval Welsh nobility.
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Etymology
Maellys is a Welsh feminine given name derived from the element "mael" (prince or chief) combined with a diminutive suffix, meaning "princess" or "little chief." The name is primarily used in Welsh-speaking communities and Wales, with historical usage dating back to medieval Welsh nobility.
Maellys currently ranks #5,707 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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