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Dylan (name)
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Dylan is a given name and surname of Welsh origin. It means "son of the sea” or "born from the ocean".[1] Dylan ail Don was a character in Welsh mythology, but the popularity of Dylan as a given name in modern times arises from the poet Dylan Thomas. In Wales, it was the most popular Welsh name given to boys in 2010.[2]
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![]() Dylan Thomas statue in Swansea | |
Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈdəlan] /ˈdɪlən/ |
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Gender | Unisex (originally masculine) |
Origin | |
Word/name | dy- + llanw |
Meaning | son of the sea |
Region of origin | Wales |
Other names | |
Related names | Dillon |
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