Angharad - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Angharad \a-ngha-rad, an-gharad\ is pronounced ang-KAR-ad. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "much loved". Name of the mother of 12th-century chronicler Giraldus Cambrensis. Angharad Golden Hand is a character in the "Mabinogi". The name was revived in Wales since the 1940s, and is well known in connection with the actress Angharad Rees.

Baby names that sound like Angharad are Ingrid, Engracia and Inger.

Angharad is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Angharad. Click here to compare Angharad with related baby names.