Hywel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Hywel is uncertain, but some sources suggest that it could mean "eminent" or "noteworthy."
Pronunciation
HUW-ehl
The pronunciation of Hywel is HU-el.
Popularity
Hywel is not a very common name in the world, and its popularity is mostly restricted to Wales and the Welsh diaspora. According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, Hywel was not among the top 100 boys' names in England and Wales in 2020.

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Cartoon of Hywel

Hywel Name meanings & History

The name Hywel is of Welsh origin, and it is derived from the Old Welsh name Hueil. The meaning of the name Hywel is uncertain, but some sources suggest that it could mean "eminent" or "noteworthy.". From Old Welsh Higuel meaning "eminent, prominent" (literally "well-seen"). This was the name of a few Welsh kings, including the 10th-century Hywel the Good who was known for establishing laws. Hywel is still used as a first name in Wales, although it is not as popular as it once was. The name is also occasionally used in other countries by parents interested in Welsh culture or history.

Zodiac Sign of Hywel: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hywel:

H: Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hope,Hobnobbing,Hyper

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

W: Wonderment,Wonderful,Willful,Wild,Wishful

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten

L: Liaison,Lover,Lovely,Languid,Lazy,Legal,Luscious

Hywel is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Hywel include Hywel Dda, a 10th-century Welsh king; Hywel Bennett, a Welsh-born English actor; and Hywel Lewis, a Welsh professional footballer.

2.) HYWEL (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Derived from hywel (eminent, prominent, conspicuous). The name is Anglicized as Howell. Var: Hywell. (HOW-EL)


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