Emlyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emlyn Name at a Glance

Name	Emlyn
Meaning	Industrious. Welsh version of the Latin Aemilianus. Also, from the Welsh place name Newcastle Emlyn. Famous bearer: Welsh actor and dramatist Emlyn Williams.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Emlyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emlyn means “Industrious. Welsh version of the Latin Aemilianus. Also, from the Welsh place name Newcastle Emlyn. Famous bearer: Welsh actor and dramatist Emlyn Williams”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Emlyn Name Origin

Our database records Emlyn under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Emlyn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Emlyn is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Emlyn

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