Welsh girl name
Dilys Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Dilys means genuine. From the Welsh word dilys, meaning genuine, true or steadfast
Dilys is an old Welsh word meaning genuine, true or sincere, and it became popular as a girl's name in Wales in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It has a slightly vintage air today, much like Dilys Powell, the long-serving film critic of The Sunday Times. The name is easy to say and has a gentle sound, and its meaning is a lovely one for a child. It suits families that enjoy revived early twentieth-century names.
Variants of Dilys
DylisDilisDillys
Well-known people named Dilys
Dilys Powell.
Dilys popularity: Ireland vs the US
Dilys does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dilys mean?
Dilys means "genuine". From the Welsh word dilys, meaning genuine, true or steadfast.
How do you pronounce Dilys?
Dilys is pronounced DIL-iss.
What is the origin of Dilys?
Dilys is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word dilys, meaning genuine, true or steadfast.