Aneurin

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Aneurin

Gender: Masculine
Language: Welsh
Etymology:
Aneurin is probably a Welsh form of Honorus, a Latin name meaning “Honorable.” (The Oxford Dictionary of Christian English Names)
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Aneurin means “Golden” from the name Neirin (changed to Aneirin in the 13th century).
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It comes from the Irish Gaelic word “nári” meaning “Noble.”

History:
Aneurin has traditionally been found only in Wales.

Pronunciation: ah-nie-ruhn, a-nay-rin

Diminutives: Nye.

Alternates: Aneirin, Aneurin, Ynyr.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Aneurin (Aneirin) (6th century)
Welsh poet.

Political Figures:
Aneurin “Nye” Bevan (1897-1960)
British statesman.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Aneurin, Aneirin, Nye, etc.

Popularity of Aneurin:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A