Ceridwen
White poetry, fair song, goddess of inspiration
Name Details
| Origin Language | Welsh |
|---|---|
| Lucky Number | #1 |
| Lucky Days | Monday |
| Lucky Colors | Blue, White |
| Lucky Stone | Sapphire |
What Does the Name Ceridwen Mean?
Ceridwen is a Welsh name that is defined as "White poetry, fair song, goddess of inspiration". Rooted in the Welsh naming tradition, this name connects the child to a heritage of meaning, identity and cultural depth. Names from Welsh traditions carry cultural significance that connects the child to a heritage of meaning, identity and family values.
Choosing a name with a clear meaning and cultural origin gives the child a story they can understand, explain and carry with pride throughout their life. Understanding the linguistic origin and cultural setting of a name like Ceridwen helps parents make a choice that is both personally meaningful and culturally informed. Explore more names in our Christian Girls Names collection to compare options with similar roots and meanings.
In traditional name numerology, Ceridwen is associated with lucky number 1. The colors Blue, White are considered favorable , especially on Monday. The gemstone Sapphire is traditionally associated with this name. Numerology is a cultural tradition valued by many families — while it is not a science, it adds a personal layer of meaning to the naming process for those who appreciate these customs.
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History / Notes
The name Ceridwen has no biblical history. In Welsh mythology, Ceridwen is a powerful enchantress, goddess of inspiration, poetry, and transformation. She appears in the Mabinogion as the mother of the beautiful Creirwy and the ugly Morfran. She brewed a potion of inspiration in her magical cauldron for her son, but the boy Gwion Bach accidentally tasted it and gained all its wisdom. She pursued him, and both transformed into various animals until Gwion became a grain of wheat and she, as a hen, ate him. She then became pregnant and gave birth to Taliesin, the greatest of Welsh poets. The name combines "cerdd" (poetry) and "gwen" (white, fair, blessed), thus meaning "fair poetry" or "blessed song." Ceridwen is the source of poetic inspiration, the keeper of the cauldron of knowledge. The name suggests someone of deep wisdom, of transformative power, whose inspiration flows like a sacred river. The pronunciationΓÇö"ke-RID-wen"ΓÇöis strong and melodic.