Ceridwen

Ceridwen meaning and name origin

Ceridwen \ce-rid-wen, cer(i)-dwen\ as a girl's name is pronounced ke-RID-wen. It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Ceridwen is "fair, blessed poetry". From "cerdd gwen". Celtic mythology: name of the goddess of poetic inspiration. Also supposedly the name of the mother of the legendary sixth-century Welsh hero Taliesin.

Ceridwen has 6 variant forms: Cari, Ceradwyn, Ceri, Ceridwyn, Cerridwen and Cerridwyn.

For more information, see also the related name Carey.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Ceridwen.

Popularity of Ceridwen

Ceridwen is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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