Luned: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Welsh
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
LIHN-ed

Luned is a Welsh girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Celtic Baby Girl Names That Feel Ancient and Enchanting.

Meaning & Origin of Luned

Origin: Welsh.

A common claim: Idol, image Actually: Luned is sometimes said to mean 'idol' or 'image,' but this link to a Welsh word for idol isn't well established — the name's true root is uncertain.

How to Pronounce Luned

LIHN-edIPA /ˈlɪnɛd/

Popularity of Luned

Luned 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.

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