Aneirin – Name Meaning
Aneirin is a Welsh name derived from the Old Welsh Aneiryn, which is composed of two elements: aneir, meaning “honor” or “nobility” and ryn, meaning “king”. The name is often translated as “noble king” or “honorable ruler”.
The name Aneirin has been in use since at least the 6th century when it was used by the ancient Welsh poet Aneirin. He wrote a poem called Y Gododdin, which is one of the earliest surviving works of Welsh literature. In this poem, he refers to himself as Aneirin ap Urien, which translates to “Aneirin son of Urien”.
The name Aneirin has been popular throughout Wales for centuries and is still commonly used today. It is also found in other parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and Ireland. In Scotland, it is sometimes spelled Anierin or Anieryn.
Popularity
Aneirin is not a particularly common name in the United States. According to Social Security Administration data, it was given to only five boys born in 2018. However, it is more popular in other countries such as Wales and Scotland where it ranks among the top 100 names.
Famous People Named Aneirin
One famous person with the name Aneirin is Aneirin Hughes (born 1965), a Welsh actor who has appeared in films such as The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995) and Solomon & Gaenor (1999). He also starred in the television series Pobol y Cwm (People of the Valley).
Another famous bearer of this name is Aneirin Talfan Davies (1925-2015), a Welsh journalist and broadcaster who was known for his work on BBC Radio Cymru. He was also an advocate for Welsh language rights and served as chairman of S4C, the Welsh-language television channel.
