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Cerys

KEH-ris

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

214

Peak Year

#22 in 2014

First Recorded

1998

Style

Soft & Gentle, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Cerys is a Welsh name meaning 'love'. It is a relatively modern Welsh name, gaining popularity in the late 20th century.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cerys Matthews

    Welsh singer, songwriter, author, and broadcaster

Nicknames

Personality Traits

LovingKindCreativeGentle

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