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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strong lord
- Origin
- Welsh (Old Welsh Gripiud)
- Pronunciation
- GRIF-ith
Gruffudd is a Welsh name meaning "strong lord," from the Old Welsh Gripiud. It's pronounced GRIF-ith, with a soft "th" sound at the end, which is the part most first-time readers get wrong. If you want a name with real Welsh roots and a meaning that sounds like a promise, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Gruffudd
Meaning: Strong lord.
Origin: Welsh (Old Welsh Gripiud).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gruffudd
GRIF-ithIPA /ˈɡrɪfɪð/
Popularity of Gruffudd
Gruffudd does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Gruffudd mean?
Strong lord. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gruffudd?
Gruffudd is pronounced GRIF-ith (IPA: /ˈɡrɪfɪð/).
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