How come Welsh people have very unique names.?

Their cities and many of their names are very different than those of the rest of the UK and even Ireland. Things like Seisyllwg, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Powys Wenwynwyn etc.

How come Welsh people have very unique names.?
You need to study history. Yes, they are part of the U.K.; the English tried to destroy everything Welsh, everyone Welsh, but failed. (The Queen of England is descended from a Welshman who killed the (then) king of England, married her, and their lineage are the Royalty now of England. Talk about revenge!)


To answer your question, the Welsh were on the island before the British (the English were there before the British; the British are a result of William the Conqueror invading England in 1066).


Welshmen still use their own language and names. The longest name in the world is a Welsh name. The Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Celts, et al, all used their own names, but as Christianity spread, they adopted Hebrew/Christian names.


What you are talking about is just like the "Mc" or "O", "von", or any of the other ethnic names.


Just google "history of Wales", "history of the British Isles", etc.' Wikipedia usually has short, but factual, articles that are easily read and will put these things into focus for you.
Reply:I have Welsh ancestors, with names similar to the ones you mentioned. My Mom spoke Welsh when she was younger, as her older brothers all spoke it. But one of her brothers married a German; then she spoke German. It is all so confusing, and intriguing! Thanks for Best Answer! Report Abuse

Reply:I once read that the Welsh have alot of Latin blood in them.. And, they are or were a migratory group from S. Europe that migrated from Italy to Scotland... Look, it up and you will see
Reply:Their language is Welsh, and that explains it. Although Powys is a county.
Reply:cuz they still speak the welsh language

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