Gruffud

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gruffud is a Welsh name meaning "strong lord" or "powerful ruler". It is made up of two parts, "gruff" meaning "strong", and "ud" meaning "lord" or "ruler".
Popularity
Gruffud is a relatively uncommon name outside of Wales, and is not ranked in the top 1000 names in most countries. However, it is a very popular name in Wales, where it has been consistently in the top 100 names since the early 2000s.

cartoon of the name Gruffud
Cartoon of Gruffud

Gruffud Name meanings & History

Gruffud is a Welsh name meaning "strong lord" or "powerful ruler". It is made up of two parts, "gruff" meaning "strong", and "ud" meaning "lord" or "ruler". Variant of Gruffudd. Gruffud is a traditional Welsh name that is often given to boys in Wales. It is sometimes used as a second name or middle name in other countries, particularly among those with Welsh heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Gruffud: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gruffud:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Genuine,Go-getter

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

U: Utopia,Undermining,Understanding,Universality,Unity

F: Festive,Fiery,Fun-loving,Friendly

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

Gruffud is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gruffud include Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, and Welsh footballer Gruffudd Heddle.

Related Names to Gruffud

Gruff, Gruffydd, Griffith, Gruffin