Gruffudd

  • [ GRIF-idh ]
  • Welsh
Welsh name, the second element deriving from Welsh udd "lord, prince" but the first element being of uncertain meaning (possibly cryf "strong"). This was a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought against England.

EQUIVALENTS
ENGLISH: Griffin
WELSH: Griffith, Gruffud, Gruffydd
DIMINUTIVES AND SHORT FORMS
WELSH: Guto