Dylan (name)

Dylan
Pronunciation /ˈdɪlən/
Welsh: [ˈdəlan]
Gender Mainly Male
Origin
Word/name dy- + llanw
Meaning Great tide
Region of origin Wales
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Dylan is a Welsh male given name. It is derived from the word llanw, meaning "tide" or "flow" and the intensifying prefix dy-.[1][2] Dylan ail Don was a character in Welsh mythology, but the popularity of Dylan as a given name in modern times arises from its use by poet Dylan Thomas. Its use as a surname stems from the adoption of the name by Bob Dylan.[1] In Wales it was the most popular Welsh name given to babies in 2010.[3]

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People with the surname Dylan

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References

  1. 1 2 Mike Campbell. "Dylan". Behind the Name: the etymology and history of first names. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  2. Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru. difethedigffrwythog. University of Wales. 2006. p. 2202.
  3. "Boys Name Dylan". Retrieved 8 April 2012.
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