Aled
Aled is a boys' name of Welsh origin meaning “offspring.” A traditional Welsh name meaning offspring or child, Aled is associated with the River Aled in North Wales.
how do you pronounce Aled?
AH-led
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what does Aled mean?
The name Aled means “offspring.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
A traditional Welsh name meaning offspring or child, Aled is associated with the River Aled in North Wales. The name gained wider recognition through the choirboy soprano Aled Jones, whose rendition of 'Walking in the Air' became iconic. It is concise, gentle, and distinctly Welsh.
where does the name Aled come from?
The only source retrieved for Aled is a Wikipedia list of notable people who share the name, including the singer and broadcaster Aled Jones and the medieval poet Tudur Aled (1465-1525). It gives no derivation, so the offspring gloss offered elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Aled
That list documents a long line of Welsh bearers of the name, from the medieval poet Tudur Aled through modern rugby players, a politician-soldier, and broadcasters, but it says nothing about the name's origin or its connection to the River Aled.
who are famous people named Aled?
- Aled Jones (Welsh singer and broadcaster)
- Aled Owen (Welsh rugby player)
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what names go well with Aled?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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