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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Hawk plain

An ancient Welsh name, Gwalchmai has Celtic roots and is immortalized in Arthurian legend. Favored for boys, Gwalchmai is borne by one of King Arthur’s most esteemed nine captains in the Mabinogi. Gwalchmai comes from the elements gwalch and mai and means “hawk plain,” likely denoting an area where many hawks lived or hunted. Gwalchmai lends itself to a charming village in Wales, paying homage if your little one has Welsh ties.