Cadwy

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cadwy is derived from the Welsh word “cadw” meaning to keep, guard, or preserve. It is also a variant of the name Cadwgan, which means noble warrior. In Welsh mythology, Cadwy was also the name of a famous bard.
Popularity
Cadwy is not a popular name in the world, but it is quite well-known in Wales, where it ranks 3,063.

cartoon of the name Cadwy
Cartoon of Cadwy

Cadwy Name meanings & History

The name Cadwy is derived from the Welsh word “cadw” meaning to keep, guard, or preserve. It is also a variant of the name Cadwgan, which means noble warrior. In Welsh mythology, Cadwy was also the name of a famous bard. From Old Welsh cad "battle" combined with the suffix wy. This was borne by the son of Geraint in Arthurian legend. The name Cadwy is used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Cadwy: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cadwy:

C: Cute,Choice,Curious,Candid,Copycat,Clever,Chatty

A: Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive

D: Demanding,Daddy,Dutiful,Domestic,Doting,Determined

W: Willful,Wishful,Wild,Wonderment,Wonderful

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Cadwy is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Upper Class name

Related Names to Cadwy

Cadwgan, Cadwyn, Cadwallon, Cadfan, Caddell, Cadman