Gruffudd

Gender Masculine
Usage Welsh
Pronounced Pron. GRI-fidh  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the Old Welsh name Grifud, the second element deriving from Old Welsh iudd "lord, prince" but the first element being of uncertain meaning (possibly cryf "strong"). This was a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought against England.

Related Names

VariantsGriffith, Gruffydd, Gruffud
DiminutiveGuto
Other Languages & CulturesGriffin(English) Grifud(Old Welsh)
Surname DescendantsGriffin, Griffith, Griffiths(Welsh)

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   complex   serious  

Categories

history, kings, leadership, royalty, strength, uncertain etymology
Entry updated April 23, 2024