Male Name
Nudd
ˈniːð
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
23/100
youthful65%
informal160%
common140%
natural65%
devious80%
strong140%
rough120%
strange80%
simple140%
comedic120%
Meaning & Etymology
Nudd is a Welsh name, cognate with Nuada, a figure from Irish mythology. In Welsh legend, Nudd appears in early poetry and in the tale of Culhwch and Olwen as the father of Gwyn. The name is associated with mythological and historical figures, reflecting its deep roots in Welsh culture and literature.
Etymology
Original Form:
Nuada
Evolution:
The name Nudd evolved from the Irish mythological figure Nuada, adapting to Welsh linguistic and cultural contexts.
Source:
Welsh mythology and early poetry