Welsh boy name
Myrddin Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Myrddin means merlin. The Welsh name of the legendary wizard known in English as Merlin
Myrddin is the Welsh original of Merlin, the wizard and prophet of Arthurian legend. The Welsh tradition of Myrddin Wyllt, a wild prophet who lost his mind in battle and lived in the forest, is older than the later French and English Merlin. The English spelling Merlin was shaped by Geoffrey of Monmouth, who changed it to avoid an unfortunate similarity to a French word. The town of Carmarthen is Caerfyrddin in Welsh. It is a rare, magical name.
Variants of Myrddin
MerlinMerddyn
Myrddin popularity: Ireland vs the US
Myrddin 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 Myrddin mean?
Myrddin means "merlin". The Welsh name of the legendary wizard known in English as Merlin.
How do you pronounce Myrddin?
Myrddin is pronounced MUR-thin.
What is the origin of Myrddin?
Myrddin is of Welsh origin. The Welsh name of the legendary wizard known in English as Merlin.