Cerys
Cerys is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “love, to love.” A variant of Carys, Cerys is equally rooted in the Welsh word for love.
how do you pronounce Cerys?
KEH-ris
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what does Cerys mean?
The name Cerys means “love, to love.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
A variant of Carys, Cerys is equally rooted in the Welsh word for love. The name was popularized by Cerys Matthews, lead singer of the Welsh rock band Catatonia. It sounds slightly different from Carys but carries the same beautiful meaning of love.
where does the name Cerys come from?
Wikipedia confirms Cerys is a Welsh feminine given name and a variant of Carys; Carys's own source traces that name to caru ('to love'), supporting the same love gloss for Cerys.
the history of Cerys
Nothing here documents the association with singer Cerys Matthews claimed elsewhere; the source addresses only its status as a Carys variant.
what are the nicknames and variants of Cerys?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Cerys?
- Cerys Matthews (Welsh singer and broadcaster)
- Cerys Mayfly (Welsh triathlete)
what names are similar to Cerys?
what names go well with Cerys?
Sibling names that share Cerys's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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