Dilys Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dilys Name at a Glance

Name	Dilys
Meaning	Genuine, perfect, true. This name was first used in Wales in the mid-19th century.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dilys Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dilys means “Genuine, perfect, true. This name was first used in Wales in the mid-19th century”. 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.

Dilys Name Origin

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

Is Dilys a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dilys

When considering Dilys for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.