Dylan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Welsh.
  2. A female given name.
  3. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪlən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Dylan.wav

Word forms

Dylan

Etymology

From Welsh mythology; possibly from Celtic for "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean." Unrelated to the name Dillon, although the homophony may result in the two being considered variant spellings of the same name.

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