At a Glance
- Origin
- Welsh (mythological, root uncertain)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- gor-ON-wee
Goronwy is a Welsh (mythological, root uncertain) boy's name. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Goronwy
Origin: Welsh (mythological, root uncertain).
A common claim: Said to mean 'hero' Actually: 'Hero' isn't an attested meaning — even some baby-name sites describe the origin as simply uncertain, with no established specific root meaning.
How to Pronounce Goronwy
gor-ON-weeIPA /ɡɔˈrɒnwi/
Popularity of Goronwy
Goronwy 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 Goronwy
- 175+ Welsh Baby Boy Names With Ancient Bardic Roots
- 200+ Celtic Baby Boy Names With a Mystical Edge
- 200+ Forgotten Baby Boy Names That Deserve a Comeback
Similar Names
Iolo · Alasdair · Hamish · Angus · Anwar · Tegan
