At a Glance
- Origin
- Welsh (historical personal name, Ceredigion is named for him)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kuh-RED-ig
Ceredig is a Welsh (historical personal name, Ceredigion is named for him) boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Ceredig
Origin: Welsh (historical personal name, Ceredigion is named for him).
A common claim: Commonly glossed as "beloved" or "lovable." Actually: 'Beloved' or 'lovable' looks like an association with the Welsh word caru ('to love'), but this isn't confirmed, and the name's true root is disputed.
How to Pronounce Ceredig
kuh-RED-igIPA /kəˈrɛdɪɡ/
Popularity of Ceredig
Ceredig doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Ceredig
Similar Names
Ossian · Cynfael · Cadwgan · Cynfor · Cadfan · Delwyn
