Wales has a long tradition of producing reliable, good working dogs.
As Wales also has a very rich history as a human sanctuary, this is no surprise.
Prehistoric-age individuals continually populated it. Some of today’s most common dog breeds originated in this area.
Therefore, we happily present an article on the names of Welsh dogs.
For more than 30,000 years, modern humans have been living in Wales.
They were hunters and gatherers in the early days, but they became farmers during the Neolithic Revolution, around 6,000 years ago.
This lifestyle change involved significant adjustments, which retained many herding and guard dogs.
90 Welsh dog names
- Aled
- Alwyn means always
- Anwen
- Bailey
- Bear
- Bleddyn means like a wolf for a female dog
- Bledig means like a wolf
- Bran means crow or raven
- Cai means Lord
- Caitrin means pure
- Cari
- Cari means comforter
- Chloe
- Dai means to shine
- Dexter
- Duke
- Dwyn means pleaant
- Dylan
- Efa means life
- Elena
- Elis
- Ellian
- Ellie
- Emma
- Enfys means rainbow
- Eres means wonderful
- Erys
- Eurig means gold
- Ffion
- Filomenameans song lover
- Finn
- Gawen means White or holy
- George
- Ginger
- Gizmo
- Glain means jewel
- Glynn means valley
- Gracie
- Gruffy
- Gus
- Gwilym
- Hari
- Harley
- Henry
- Huw: means heart and mind
- Ifan
- Jac
- Jack
- Leo
- Lewis
- Lily
- Lola
- Lucy
- Luna
- Lyn
- Maddox means good fortune
- Maggie
- Mai
- Max
- Max
- Megan
- Milo
- Mochi
- Molly
- Morgan
- Myfanwy
- Nala
- Nia
- Nia
- Osian
- Pepper
- Piper
- Rhiannon
- Rhona
- Rhoswen
- Rhys
- Riley
- Rose
- Roxy
- Sadie
- Scout
- Seren
- Sian
- Sion
- Sophie
- Stella
- Teddy
- Thor
- Toby
- Tristan
- Tucker
- Vala means chosen
- Waffles
- Wyn
- Zoe
Tips for choosing Welsh dog names
Welsh dogs are energetic, and they are also stunning. Here are some common Welsh dog names to choose from if you don’t know what you will call your new Welsh dog.
Remember to pick a simple name to pronounce, one that is easy to spell and suits your dog’s personality. The names of Welsh dogs are distinct from others, and each has a different meaning.
When you choose the name, do a quick search to find a definition for that name that best matches your dog’s personality.
Three common Welsh dog breeds
Knowing of the Welsh dog breed will help you decide whether or not to give your doggy a Welsh name (that’s if you want to consider its origin)
Black and Tan Terrier
Although now extinct, this breed performed an important role in the development of a breed now known as the Welsh Terrier.
This dog was a big part of the Welsh people’s national heritage and had a tumultuous past.
The English Kennel Club decided during the late 19th century to grab something worth grabbing and called this pooch the “Old English Broken-Haired Black and Tan.
The Welsh people had none of that, and a “terrier war” soon broke out. Sadly, the good old Black and Tan were the single victims of this battle.
Welsh terrier
On the other hand, the Welsh Terrier was formed from the ashes, and something positive came out of all the chaos and confrontation.
The breed was standardized and finally gained its place in official registers.
Such pooches are as “terrier” as they can be. They are very vibrant and active, bouncy and playful, but they have the heart of a lion when protecting their pack and territories.
Attitude is the middle name of these dogs, and it should not be taken lightly in this sentence. Whoever attempted to compete with the Welsh Terrier’s emotional tug-of-war disgracefully lost. Don’t be fooled, either, by their small scale.
This dog wants a lot of workouts and will happily be your jogging or riding partner.
Cardigan welsh corgi
This is one of the British Isles’ oldest breeds. Corgis have been used for herding for decades.
Owing to their loyalty and versatility, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is well-established today and very common. There is hardly any other breed with such a positive and smart disposition!
The name Corgi derives from the Welsh words “cor” and “gi,” indicating “dwarf dog.” Since 2000 B.C., it is thought that the Corgis have lived with humans.
Welsh sheep-dog
This is a Collie-type dog that, for generations, has been used for herding and hunting. To the point of being a handful, the Welsh Sheepdog is very clever, independent, and active.
This is a breed that has been made for working day and night. So, make sure you provide your dog with plenty of mental and physical exercise if you want to keep them as pets.
And when we say ‘a lot’, we mean every day, at least 2 hours a day. To avoid becoming harmful, these dogs are intense and must perform.
