Welsh · Unisex name
Ceri
“diminutive of Ceridwen or place name”
About the name Ceri
Ceri is a Welsh unisex name, often used as a diminutive of Ceridwen, a name from Welsh mythology, or as a given name in its own right. It is also the name of a river and several places in Wales, which may contribute to its use as a personal name. The name is not directly derived from the Welsh word for ‘love.’ Notable bearers include Ceri Richards, a Welsh painter recognized for his modernist works.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Ceridwen or place name
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KER-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Ceri
- Ceri James
- Ceri Lynn
- Ceri Morgan
- Ceri Rae
- Ceri Taylor
Questions about Ceri
- What does Ceri mean?
- Ceri is a Welsh name meaning "diminutive of Ceridwen or place name".
- How do you pronounce Ceri?
- Ceri is pronounced KER-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Ceri?
- Variants of Ceri include Keri.
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