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.
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how do you pronounce Cerys?
KEH-ris
where does the name Cerys come from?
A Welsh feminine given name and a variant of Carys, from caru, to 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.
who are famous people named Cerys?
- Cerys Matthews (Welsh singer and broadcaster)
what are the nicknames and variants of Cerys?
Variants around the world
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.
quick answers about Cerys
What does the name Cerys mean?
Cerys means “love, to love”.
What is the origin of the name Cerys?
Cerys comes from the Welsh naming tradition. Related forms include Carys.
How popular is the name Cerys?
Cerys has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Cerys a boy or girl name?
Cerys is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Cerys?
Cerys is pronounced KEH-ris, with 2 syllables.
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