Iorwerth
Iorwerth is a boys' name of Welsh origin meaning “handsome lord.” A majestic Old Welsh name combining 'iôr' (lord) and 'gwerth' (value/worth).
how do you pronounce Iorwerth?
YOR-werth
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what does Iorwerth mean?
The name Iorwerth means “handsome lord.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
A majestic Old Welsh name combining 'iôr' (lord) and 'gwerth' (value/worth). It was the name of several medieval Welsh princes, including Iorwerth Drwyndwn, father of Llywelyn the Great. The name is powerfully archaic and carries the full weight of Welsh princely tradition.
where does the name Iorwerth come from?
Wikipedia gives Iorwerth's elements as iôr, meaning lord, and berth, meaning fair, fine, or handsome — not gwerth (value/worth) as given elsewhere, so that breakdown isn't supported here. It adds that Iorwerth has historically been associated with the name Edward, despite the two names having no common origin and neither being a translation of the other.
the history of Iorwerth
Beyond the Edward association, the source gives no specific historical bearers, so the medieval Welsh princes sometimes linked to the name aren't confirmed by anything found here.
who are famous people named Iorwerth?
- Iorwerth Drwyndwn (father of Llywelyn the Great)
- Iorwerth Peate (founder of St Fagans National Museum of History)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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