Welsh boy name
Llyr Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Llyr means sea. From the Welsh word llyr, meaning sea
Llyr is a Welsh name that means sea and belongs to the Welsh sea god of mythology, who is the father of Branwen and Bendigeidfran in the Mabinogion. He is cognate with the Irish Lir, father of Manannán in some traditions. The ll is a breathy sound that can be difficult for English speakers, and the name is pronounced rather like hleer. It is short, powerful and simple to spell. Llyr suits a family who love the sea and the old Celtic stories, and it matches well with the Welsh Branwen.
Variants of Llyr
LlŷrLir
Llyr popularity: Ireland vs the US
Llyr 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 Llyr mean?
Llyr means "sea". From the Welsh word llyr, meaning sea.
How do you pronounce Llyr?
Llyr is pronounced HLEER.
What is the origin of Llyr?
Llyr is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word llyr, meaning sea.