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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Like a lion

Here is a roaring good name! Llewellyn is a masculine moniker of Welsh origin. It translates to “like a lion,” and is ideal for the fierce new addition to your family pride. Lions have long been synonymous with strength, courage, and nobility. Llewellyn is a traditional Welsh name, commonly seen as a last name, but also holds its own as a unique given name and can easily be shortened to nicknames like Llew or Lyn.